Rolling at The Tower

Name: Rolling at The Tower
Director: Yontan Tiruneh
Released: 2025-03-16
Cast: Empress Gibbs, Simone Word Smith, Charles Thomas, Danny Yaggan Richards, Edy aka “M.uuya”

March 16, 2025

Documentary

"An Ode to Birmingham's Roller Skating Community"

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.