An Ode to Birmingham's Roller Skating Community
2025 · Documentary
Genres: Documentary
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.
Director: Yontan Tiruneh, John Hill-Daniel
Writers: John Hill-Daniel, Jen Wilbur
Cinematography: Yontan Tiruneh
Editor: John Hill-Daniel