Roller derby offers women a way to be aggressive outside of the parameters of their regular lives, as well as a way to relieve stress. Hannah Vanderlan discusses the roller derby community and explores the lives of women from Maine Roller Derby.

Roller derby offers women a way to be aggressive outside of the parameters of their regular lives, as well as a way to relieve stress. Morrigan McCarthy captures the roller derby community and explores the lives of women from Maine Roller Derby.

The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul stands tall in the city of Lewiston, giving Catholic immigrants and residents a sense of stability within the community. Tracey Lewis explores how the the Franco culture and language has declined in Lewiston, and how some residents strive to keep it alive.

In Portland, the Happy Wheels Skate Center provides older roller skaters the chance to keep their tradition alive at adult night. Anne Schechter and Katie Fuller speak to skaters at the rink, and discover how skating is more than just a hobby for them.

In Portland, the Happy Wheels Skate Center provides older roller skaters the chance to keep their tradition alive at adult night. Katie Fuller speaks to skaters at the rink, and discovers how skating is more than just a hobby for them.

On the night of one of the biggest matches of the year, Sarah Danson documents the roller derby match between the Maine Port Authorities and the Rhode Island Riveters. Danson highlights the match and speaks to women on the Authorities about the importance of roller derby in their lives.

Jacki Sojico highlights the work that Amy Martin, also know as Punchy O'Guts, does as a skater for the Maine Roller Derby. Sojico speaks to Martin about doing public relations work, her passion for roller derby, and balancing her home life.

Lauren Schneiderman captures the work that Amy Martin, also know as Punchy O'Guts, does as a skater for the Maine Roller Derby.

Work-life balance continues to be a big topic of conversation in the U.S., and many people think of options like flex-time, on-site child care, yoga and mindfulness. But for April Fournier, an escape from a busy lifestyle means the body-crunching sport of Roller Derby.

On the night of one of the biggest matches of the year, Keith Lane captures the roller derby match between the Maine Port Authorities and the Rhode Island Riveters.

Performing as the Rolling Diamonds, Alecia and Shane Hanson are roller skating acrobats. The Hansons discuss the routines they perform at the circus and going around the country as a family.

A short film about the reasons players are drawn to the sport of roller derby, the power of the accepting and welcoming community they find, and an explanation of the rules and spirit of the sport.