'Brutal Beauty: Tales of the Rose City Rollers' is an award-winning video that tells the story of Portland, Oregon’s roller derby team. A film crew spent a year and a half with the team documenting daily events to make this video.
The Rose City Rollers have players with names like Marollin Monroe, Madame Bumpsalot, Blood Clottia, Slambo, Hurricane Skatrina, Caddillac and Glamour Hammer. How can Brutal Beauty go wrong with a cast like that?
Derby Documentaries
'Brutal Beauty: Tales of the Rose City Rollers' Wins Indie Spirit Award
Trend Themes
1. Roller Derby Resurgence - The success of 'Brutal Beauty: Tales of the Rose City Rollers' highlights a renewed interest in roller derby as a sport and entertainment.
2. Women in Extreme Sports - The rise of roller derby showcases the growing presence and success of women in extreme sports.
3. Behind-the-scenes Sports Documentaries - The popularity of 'Brutal Beauty: Tales of the Rose City Rollers' reflects a trend of captivating behind-the-scenes documentaries about sports teams and athletes.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Entertainment - The roller derby industry can capitalize on the rising interest in roller derby documentaries as a form of sports entertainment.
2. Film and Video Production - The success of 'Brutal Beauty: Tales of the Rose City Rollers' suggests opportunities for filmmakers to create captivating documentaries about niche sports.
3. Event Management - The popularity of roller derby documentaries presents event management industries with the chance to organize and promote roller derby events.