Underplayed Gems

Derby (1971)

Derby poster
Directed by
Robert Kaylor
Genre
documentary film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 33m
Rated
R
Rating
4.0 of 10 from 4 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This documentary follows professional roller derby skaters in the 1970s. It shows their lives on and off the track. The movie captures the rough physical sport and the people who play it.

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What happens

Derby is a 1971 American documentary film directed by Robert Kaylor about the world of professional roller derby in the 1970s. The film is also known as Roller Derby in the United Kingdom. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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