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Roller Life is a 2016 documentary directed by Michael Brown that follows the Brewcity Bruisers, a flat track roller derby league affiliated with the Women's Flat Track Derby Association. The film captures a full season of roller derby, focusing on the lives of around eight athletes both on and off the track. It addresses misconceptions about the sport while showcasing the action of the roller derby season.
The documentary premiered at the Oriental Theatre on October 19, 2016, and was selected for the 2017 Milwaukee film festival. It became available on Amazon Prime Video on November 21, 2017. The film features the athletes as themselves, including Sara Hackbarth, Shannon Huot, and Rebecca Berkshire, among others.
Why Watch
- •Meet the Brewcity Bruisers roller derby team.
- •Follow eight athletes' lives on and off the track.
- •See the full action of a roller derby season.
Did You Know
•Roller Life premiered on October 19, 2016, at the Oriental Theatre.
•The film was an official selection at the 2017 Milwaukee film festival.
•It was added to Amazon Prime Video on November 21, 2017.
•The documentary has a runtime of 83 minutes.
Perfect For
Roller derby fansSports documentariesWomen in sports