The Demon of the Derby (2001)

The meanest mama on skates!

The Demon of the Derby (2001) poster

Roller derby legend Ann Calvello, now in her 70s, refuses to give up the limelight. She is still bashing heads on the banked track of any upstart league that will have her and still acting like the bawdy bad girl of the Derby, even as she bags groceries at her part-time job at Safeway. In the two years the documentary follows her, Ann simultaneously grapples with her declining ability to skate and her determination to be the first professional athlete to have competed continuously in a sport for six decades.

Director: Sharon Rutter
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 76 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

sports, roller derby

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Demon of the Derby about?
Roller derby legend Ann Calvello, now in her 70s, refuses to give up the limelight. She is still bashing heads on the banked track of any upstart league that will have her and still acting like the bawdy bad girl of the Derby, even as she bags groceries at her part-time job at Safeway. In the two years the documentary follows her, Ann simultaneously grapples with her declining ability to skate and her determination to be the first professional athlete to have competed continuously in a sport for six decades.
Who directed The Demon of the Derby?
The Demon of the Derby was directed by Sharon Rutter.
Who stars in The Demon of the Derby?
The Demon of the Derby stars Ann Calvello.
How long is The Demon of the Derby?
The Demon of the Derby has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
What genre is The Demon of the Derby?
The Demon of the Derby is a Documentary film.