
Roller Derby Girl
Sinopse
Roller Derby Girl is 1949 short documentary directed by Justin Herman about how mid-twentieth century women made advances and careers in roller derby. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Short Subject, One-Reel.
- 5.6
- 1949
- Released
- 0h 5m
Status
Released
Original Language
en
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@Geronimo19676 months ago
Did you know that in 1949, a woman prepared to travel the USA could make up to $10,000 a year going round and round on roller skates knocking seven bells out of her fellow racers and/or ending up on her own backside instead? Taken from the perspective of rookie Jean Porter; featuring the more established “Toughie” Brasuhn and thanks to quite well placed cameras, we get a sense of not just the skil

