With skater names like Burnett Down,
Shovey Chase, Jowanna Ass-Kickin’, and
Basket Casey, the women of Seattle’s own
Rat City Rollergirls are ready for some
BLOOD ON THE FLAT TRACK. This
raucous documentary follows the modern
resurgence of roller derby in the U.S.,
profiling the local grassroots effort to form
Seattle’s first all-female roller derby league.
Exploding onto the scene in 2004, the Rat
City Rollergirls instantly became a local
sensation from selling out bouts at the old
White Center skating rink (the original “Rat
City”) to hosting thousands of fans and
out-of-town teams for the 2006 Bumberbout
Invitational. With bruises, blood, and,
yes, broken bones, the women of the Rat
City Rollergirls show that behind the short
skirts, outlandish makeup, and punk rock
image, these are no-nonsense athletes that
are not afraid to beat the snot out of an
opponent (even if it’s a girlfriend, sister, or
mom) for the thrill of the sport.
Copresented by Team Seattle
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