Rolling at The Tower
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2025
Documentary
Created by: Yontan Tiruneh , John Hill-Daniel , Lola Tartiglia-Baker
Cast: Empress Gibbs, Simone Word Smith, Charles Thomas, Danny Yaggan Richards, Edy aka “M.uuya”, Eva Bennett, Joseph 'JT' Afolabi, Maxine Smith, Mikey Rollins, Nat Young, Nevaeh Major-Edwards, Paige Clarke-Jeffers, Rachel Rollins, SK8 Wid Ricco Leon Nemz Empress Gibbs, Simone Word Smith, Charles Thomas, Danny Yaggan Richards, Edy aka “M.uuya”, Eva Bennett, Joseph 'JT' Afolabi, Maxine Smith, Mikey Rollins, Nat Young, Nevaeh Major-Edwards, Paige Clarke-Jeffers, Rachel Rollins, SK8 Wid Ricco Leon Nemz
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.