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Derby Baby - Love, Addiction and Rink Rash

Derby Baby; A Story of Love, Addiction and Rink Rash Location: Plaza Theater: 1133 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB When: Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Contact: Sonia Email: sonia_stauch@hotmail.com WebSite: derbybaby.eventbrite.ca/ The Calgary Roller Derby Association is excited to present a special, limited one day only film screening of Derby Baby: A Story of Love, Addiction and Rink Rash, an amazing documentary narrated by Juliette Lewis!If you've attended a women's roller bout in the sport's post-modern incarnation, you've seen the love, the pure addiction that drives tens of thousands of women around the globe to don fishnets, create pseudonyms, and share in the privilege of kicking each others asses.Emmy-winning filmmakers Robin Bond and Dave Wruck take you along on their quest to learn why women's flat track roller derby is the most controversial and fastest growing sport in the world.  Check out the trailer on YouTube: http://youtu.be/CGWCQQCBJUcTickets are $10 each, or $20 for a family pass (two adults with two children).This is a limited screening (one day show only) so get your tickets early! The screening will take place at the Plaza Theater.To purchase tickets online, please visit: http://derbybaby.eventbrite.ca/For more information about the film, or about Calgary Roller Derby Association, please visit our event page on Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/events/453950907951870Thanks for supporting local Roller Derby!. Event Details. Location: 1133 Kensington Rd NW