The Golden Rollers

The Rink

February 2015 •English

Branch Brook Park Roller Rink, located in Newark, NJ, is one of the few remaining urban rinks of its kind. This concrete structure is nestled in a public park bordered by public housing and a highway. Upon first glance, the exterior resembles a fallout shelter; however, the streamers and lights of the interior are reminiscent of 1970s roller discos. This 55 minute documentary depicts a space cherished by skaters and a city struggling to move beyond its past and forge a new narrative amidst contemporary social issues.

On the Rink

May 2018 •English

The regulars of Chicago's Southside Rink show off the style and personality of the place they have called home for generations.

Coby and Stephen are in Love

July 2019 •English

Through handmade outfits and dancing, Coby, a 93 year old retired Chinatown nightclub performer, and Stephen, an artist twenty years her junior, find unlikely love, despite dissimilarities in culture and age. As their last performance in Las Vegas approaches, Coby and Stephen prepare a final routine.

Tokio - Generalprobe für das Reich der Alten

July 2020 •German

United Skates

April 2018 •English

When America's last standing roller rinks are threatened with closure, a community of thousands battle in a racially charged environment to save an underground subculture.

Over the Hill, Not Out of Sight

September 2024 •English

Short documentary bringing awareness to the older lesbian community through the eyes of Jane Traies: lesbian archivist, researcher and author.

The Dawn is Too Far: Stories of Iranian-American Life

August 2024 •English

The Dawn is Too Far: Stories of Iranian-American Life poetically narrates the story of a community of Iranian Americans who have made the San Francisco Bay Area their home over the past five decades. The film explores Iranian immigration through turbulent histories of dissent, revolution, war, and separation, and the reinvention of identity in a new land and culture. The Dawn is Too Far highlights how Iranian students, activists, and artists have navigated displacement while drawing on and influencing Bay Area culture. This community offers a more nuanced story of the Iranian diaspora—the ways that this community enriches the region where they live, work, and build families. The Dawn is Too Far undermines the tired and overplayed news headlines that are dominated by narratives of enmity and mistrust between the government of Iran and the U.S., to offer a more humane understanding of the how people's lives and the sacrifices they make are part of the larger story of immigration.

The Longevity Film

November 2019 •English

Kale Brock visits communities with improved life expectancies, low rates of disease and an extremely high quality of life well into the later years, for a deep dive into longevity culture and what it really takes to get well and stay well.

Leave It On The Track

June 2012 •English

Documentary following the friendship and rivalry between two teams in TXRD, a Texas roller derby league.

Hell On Wheels

September 2007 •English

In 2001 a rowdy group of Austin women were determined to ressurect an old sport, but with a new spin. This is the beginning of a revolution: HELL ON WHEELS is the ass-kicking documentary film telling the story of a group of Texas women who band together to resurrect roller derby for the 21st century. Emerging from the Austin music and arts scene, these women create a rock and roll fueled version of all-girl roller derby that has spawned the derby craze that's sweeping the nation.

l'Art de vieillir

May 2006 •French

Bez vecuma ierobežojuma

January 2012 •Latvian

A documentary revealing society's perceptions of old age.

Rolling at The Tower

March 2025 •English

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.

Blade Rollers

August 2024 •English

Honour West and Joan Camuglia-May share their experiences in this upbeat roller-skating documentary.

Till The End Of The Scene

May 2016 •Latvian

For 91-year-old Ruta acting is not just a career: it is her lifestyle. Once again, she starts working on a new role. This time the theme of the play provokes questions about her own life: how does one deal with ageing? And, most importantly, - is there a specific time when an actress should leave the stage?

Omama

August 2025 •Hungarian

Omama, a rural grandmother in Hungary, has one main wish: to not wake up tomorrow. Martin, her cinema-expatriate grandson, comes for a visit, hoping to connect with her before Omama's wish comes true.

The Starry Hours

Invalid date •French

AGNI, a visual artist in the twilight of his life, is rushing to complete his monumental work. Caught up in a frantic creative routine despite his declining health, he transforms every gesture, every moment into a final trace of his passage. Soon, he knows, he will join the stars.

Dow's: The Story of Helen & Roger

Invalid date •English

Dow's Rollarena is a small family run skating rink where the owners are heading into their 60th year running the business.

Fast Forward

May 2004 •

Life is too short... no time to waste.

Inside Out

January 1997 •English

A film that shows how "hard" it is to be son of celebrities.