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The Rink

The Rink

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Status

Released

Release Date

Feb 21, 2015

Runtime

0h 55m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

The Rink

Director

Sarah Ema Friedland

Description

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.