Roller Derby is growing in popularity all over the world.Primary played by females this sport is as entertaining to watch as to play.Originating way back in the 1920's, roller derby is developing its own cult-like style.Mix a bit of punk with disco-era roller skating fashion, with girl attitude and we have a sport like no other.You don't have to play to enjoy the roller derby culture.For a lot of us older more fragile people we'll settle for watching the game from the stands or on the screen.So here's a list of roller derby movies for you to enjoy.

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Roller Derby Documentaries

1971 - Derby by director Robert Kaylor, a film about skater Mike Snell

1986 - Roller Derby Mania, featuring the L.A. T-Birds roller derby team

1989-1990 - RollerGames TV show, directed by Chet Forte

1991 - Roller Derby Wars, (30 minute documentary)

2001 - Demon of the Derby, a biography of roller derby star Ann Calvello

2004 - Woodie's World on ESPN featured the 1971 roller derby revival

2005 - Timeless on ESPN featured the LA Derby Dolls

2006 - Jam, a documentary on derby skaters

2006 - Rollergirls, A & E reality show showcasing the Lonestar Rollergirls

2007 - Hell on Wheels, documentary of the Texas roller derby league

Roller Derby in the Movies

1950 - The Fireball, starring Mickey Rooney and one of Marilyn Monroe's early films

1972 - Kansas City Bomber starring Raquel Welch

1972 - Unholy Rollers: the Leader of the Pack starring Claudia Jennings

1973 - Bailey's Comets a CBS animated series

1975 - Rollerball, was re-made in 2002

1978 - The Roller Girls, NBC TV sitcom

2007 - Whip It, Drew Barrymore will be directing a feature film which will star

Ellen Page. It is scheduled to begin production in March 2008.

Stay tuned for this one…

Other Roller Derby Bits on the screen:

The Untouchables – 27^th episode, 1960

The Addams Family – 14^th episode, 1973

The Shaggy D.A. Disney film, 1976

Charlie's Angels – 12^th episode, 1976

The Six Million Dollar Man – 87^th episode, 1977

Laverne & Shirley TV show episode

FantasyIsland – 22^nd and 117^th episode, 1978 and 1982

The Fall Guy – 31^st episode, 1982

It's A Living – 45^th episode, 1986

Clarissa Explains It All TV show – 30^th and 49^th episode, 1992 and 1993

King of the Hill animated show – 181^st episode, 2005

CSI: New York – 2005

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman TV show – 3^rd episode, 2006

Family Business TV show – 32^nd episode, 2006