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.

Cast

Empress Gibbs

Simone Word Smith

Charles Thomas

Danny Yaggan Richards

Edy aka “M.uuya”

Eva Bennett