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.
Direction
Bob Ray captures raw 2001 Austin grit without polishing the punk.
Editing
Chaotic energy that mirrors the sport's beautiful messiness.
Director
Bob Ray
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This doc captures pre-9/11 Austin's creative explosion, when cheap rent meant artists could actually experiment without venture capital.
The league split over control and authenticity directly mirrors what happened to punk, zines, and every underground movement that 'succeeds.'
US
