Film
Rolling at The Tower
Dating back to the 1800s, Birmingham’s roller skating scene is a flourishing, diverse community - but it lacks dedicated spaces. This community documentary explores the history of one roller venue, The Tower Ballroom, and considers what it tells us about the power of community action.
Overview
Dating back to the 1800s, Birmingham’s roller skating scene is a flourishing, diverse community - but it lacks dedicated spaces. This community documentary explores the history of one roller venue, The Tower Ballroom, and considers what it tells us about the power of community action.
Cast
- Empress Gibbs
- Simone Word Smith
- Charles Thomas
- Danny Yaggan Richards
- Edy aka “M.uuya”
- Eva Bennett
- Joseph 'JT' Afolabi
- Maxine Smith
