How well does the movie “Whip It” portray roller derby?

The release of  “Whip It” in 2009 sparked an interest in roller derby across the nation. As more people were made aware of the sport, attendance to bouts spiked. But was the movie more Hollywood than reality? An article on Derby News Network explores the answer to that question.

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