The Rink (2015)

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