Brutal Beauty: Tales of the Rose City Rollers
★ 3.8 · 2010 · 80m · Documentary
A documentary devoted to the story of Portland, Oregon's Rose City Rollers roller derby league. The project attempts to answer the question why this revival of the 1970's sport has become a staple in Portland.
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