Hell on Wheels

Director: Bob Ray
Cast: TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls, Texas Rollergirls, Nancy Haggerty, Anya Jack, Amy Sherman, Laurie Rourke, Heather Burdick, April Herman, Lane Greer

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screening in: Spotlight Premieres

Screening Times

1:30 PM, Sunday March 11th - Paramount
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4:30 PM, Thursday March 15th - Alamo Downtown
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4:15 PM, Saturday March 17th - Alamo Downtown
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Synopsis:
Hell on Wheels takes a from-the-trenches look at the dizzying clash of athleticism, exhibitionism, egos, politics and business that is modern-era roller derby. A group of hard-hitting Texas women overcome myriad obstacles in resurrecting and revamping the sport, only to find internal strife ripping the fledgling organization apart. Two leagues emerge from the clash, and what follows ignites an international roller derby revival.

Director's Bio:
Bob Ray is a writer/director in Austin, Texas whose works includes celebrated music videos, short films and animation, as well as the critically acclaimed narrative feature Rock Opera. Hell on Wheels marks his documentary feature debut.