United Skates

The African-American roller skating community defend their art against political obstacles calling into question the freedom of speech for American citizens, the license of artistic expression, and whether race is a component in this apparent ambush., Featuring the mostly unknown art of African-American roller skating, this documentary details its association with hip hop and hip hop artist’s performances combined with a strong sense of community. Now facing bureaucratic obstacles such as zoning, the mass closing of rinks and restrictive political policies, directors Dyana Winkler and Tina Brown raise questions about artistic expression, race, and the freedom of self expression.