9/16/2006 Community Gumbo

The Big Easy Roller Girls: Through Hell and High Water (7/29/06 re-broadcast)

In New Orleans, the post-Katrina resurrection of roller derby represents more than just a triumph for the sport. It’s an unexpected sign of the rebirth of a city still marked by a dirty floodwater bathtub ring, and it’s a powerful, tangible symbol of the gritty spirit of her people as they rebuild their lives and their homes.


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