MOVIE · 2025
Rolling at The Tower
An Ode to Birmingham's Roller Skating Community
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.
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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.
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Featured cast
Empress Gibbs
Simone Word Smith
Charles Thomas
Danny Yaggan Richards
Edy aka “M.uuya”
Eva Bennett
Joseph 'JT' Afolabi
Maxine Smith
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