The Rink
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.
Director: Sarah Ema Friedland
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Details
- Type
- Movie
- Status
- Released
- Release
- Feb 21, 2015
- Runtime
- 55m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Sarah Ema Friedland