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Minnesota Mean

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A year in the lives of six members of the Minnesota Roller Derby, as they compete to win the Hydra, the top international prize of the sport. When the star of the team gets injured, will her teammates find their own power? MINNESOTA MEAN is a human drama about the pounding heart of roller derby: powerful, self-sufficient women. It's a vital and relevant story of triumph, loss, strength, determination, and a search for balance between individuality and community. How do women who pride themselves on their hard-won independence thrive in a sport that requires them to rely on a team? How do they meet the full-time demands of the sport without sacrificing their own dreams for life outside the rink? A meditation on strength: in our bodies, our hearts, our minds, and our friendships.

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Joelle Dipaolo Austin Chronicle Despite being marketed as a story about empowered women playing sports, the film doesn't show all too much camaraderie or empowerment. Rated: 2.5/5 Apr 28, 2023 Full Review Jonita Davis The Black Cape (Medium) Minnesota Mean is a documentary that follows a women’s roller derby team on their road to a championship after years of struggle. Along the way, the audience is treated to the realities of roller derby life on and off the skates. Jul 3, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Charles S Don't know the sport at all but was always curious. Have a vague idea now and got to listen to Dessa bangers, see some cool plays and the ups and downs of such a physical sport Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/02/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Dawn Mikkelson

Director

Dawn Mikkelson

Producer

Jim Tittle

Cinematographer

Cliff Dahlberg

Cinematographer

Nanne Sørvold

Cinematographer

Kimberly J. Brown

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Synopsis A year in the lives of six members of the Minnesota Roller Derby, as they compete to win the Hydra, the top international prize of the sport. When the star of the team gets injured, will her teammates find their own power? MINNESOTA MEAN is a human drama about the pounding heart of roller derby: powerful, self-sufficient women. It's a vital and relevant story of triumph, loss, strength, determination, and a search for balance between individuality and community. How do women who pride themselves on their hard-won independence thrive in a sport that requires them to rely on a team? How do they meet the full-time demands of the sport without sacrificing their own dreams for life outside the rink? A meditation on strength: in our bodies, our hearts, our minds, and our friendships.
Director
Dawn Mikkelson
Producer
Dawn Mikkelson
Production Co
Emergence Pictures
Genre
Documentary, Sports
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 2, 2024
Runtime
1h 21m
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