The Rink

  • Genre: Documentary
  • Run time: 55 min
  • Premiere: 2015. February 21.

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.

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Camera

Sarah Ema Friedland

Director of Photography

Ryan Joseph

Director of Photography

Directing

Editing

Production

Ryan Joseph

Co-Producer