A young Black woman with glasses on sits on a white spiral staircase. Next to her are a pair of colourful roller skates.

Rolling At The Tower Ballroom + Q&A

Event

About Rolling At The Tower Ballroom + Q&A

Dating back to the 1800s, Birmingham’s roller skating scene is a flourishing, diverse community - but it lacks dedicated spaces.

This community documentary from director Yonatan Tiruneh explores the history of one roller venue, The Tower Ballroom, and considers what it tells us about the power of community action.

The screening will be followed by a live onstage Q&A with the director and others TBC.

Funded by a Historic England Everyday Heritage grant.

Booking info

To book Accessible tickets and free Companion tickets, please visit our Accessible Bookings page. Companion tickets will initially show a standard ticket price, but once your account is set-up and you are logged in, this will be reduced to £0 at checkout.

Duration includes trailers, adverts and any Q&A/panel. For events such as NT Live, Colour Box and Reel & Meal there will be minimal advertising. We do not admit latecomers after the main feature has started and we have a limited food & drink policy.

MAC’s cinema programme has been generously supported by BFI Film Audience Network and Film Hub Midlands.

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