THIS IS DERBY [short documentary]

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13 жыл бұрын

My senior thesis on Denver Roller Derby and how they've impacted my life. "Like" my facebook athlete page! : / 190436037670455
Songs used in this documentary, in order:
"Boys Wanna Be Her" - Peaches
"Bad Reputation" - Joan Jett
"Kiss With a Fist" - Florence + The Machine
"Maneater" - The Bird and the Bee ft. Shirley Manson
"Brand New Key" - Melanie Safka
"Hit Me With Your Best Shot" - Pat Benatar
"Magic" - B.o.B. ft. Rivers Cuomo
*Disclaminer*
(taken from my sister who phrased it very eloquently) The parts in the documentary that talk about derby being a female-dominated sport aren't meant to be a snub toward any men (or transgender or genderless people). I think she just wanted to address part of what drew her--and many others--to roller derby, which is that it was very much all about the ladies, good sportswomanship, the dedication, etc.
Please keep in mind, also, that this documentary was made over four years ago. Since then, many strides have been made to make the sport more inclusive. Leagues have changed their gender policies to include more than just those who identify as female. Some leagues have even changed their names--for example, the Denver Roller Dolls are now known as Denver Roller Derby, and their affiliate men's league (Ground Control) is great!
I guess what I'm trying to say is: Yvonne loving women's roller derby doesn't mean she is against men's derby. But of course you are absolutely welcome to like or dislike this documentary, that is your choice. I just wanted to make that first part known.

Пікірлер: 272

@samt2266 10 жыл бұрын

I started Junior Roller Derby last October and I've loved every second. I take my skills test this month so I can be an official Derby Girl! Can't wait. Love this sport.

@spottay212 10 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@247sapphire 9 жыл бұрын

thats so awsome! ive wanted to become a junior roller for a while and i am going to join next year!

@Mouseth 8 жыл бұрын

I'm a female captain of a men's team. Men's Roller derby is played differently. Men are very shoulder hit heavy while women tend towards the full body or hip check. Men skate backwards more frequently and give out the cross shoulder hits. Both are worth watching, honestly.

@spottay212 8 жыл бұрын

It is absolutely different strategies because of different body types and even skating style. I find it most fascinating to see co-ed games where both women and men need to adapt their hitting styles based on their target!

@Boc3phu5 Жыл бұрын

Would you say a Shoulder check or hip check is determined by the size of the opponent?

@spottay212 Жыл бұрын

@@Boc3phu5 I would not say that! Hip checks are going to be more effective at moving and controlling your opponent. Shoulder heavy hits are easier to avoid by shifting your weight away from the hit but hip hits can sweep you off your feet!

@chloesittig787 10 жыл бұрын

fun fact: ROLLER DERBY IS MY LIFE.

@kevp9601 5 жыл бұрын

OKAY, MADAME! :-D

@tudormiller8898 5 жыл бұрын

Cool!!! How long you been a Roller Girl ? 💪🤘

@vannk73 8 жыл бұрын

Nice job with the documentary. I didn't understand roller derby at all, and now I kind of "get it".

@spottay212 8 жыл бұрын

Sure. Along with the camaraderie and athleticism, I believe there is a certain "feeling" that comes with falling in love with derby that is the hardest to portray. It's an evolving sport and many parts of the documentary are already outdated despite only being a few years old (namely, that men's derby is becoming more popular) but I think the family aspect and the feeling that derby saved your soul is something that will always be relevant. Thanks for your message!

@thegirlnextdork 9 жыл бұрын

Love how this is edited and put together. I watched this a few months back and just started basic training. Thanks for helping to get me ready for the journey, Yvonne. :)

@spottay212 8 жыл бұрын

+thegirlnextdork Thank you for the kind words!

@thegirlnextdork 6 жыл бұрын

I made the charter team this year. Woo hoo!

@sunjohn7197 6 жыл бұрын

How is it?

@thegirlnextdork 6 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool! Most of all, I think it's very validating. I worked really hard, got there, and was just rostered for regular rotation for my first game rather than just being an alternate or bench-warmer. To think I'm "good enough" feels so good. The new challenges are exciting. I like working with charter at practices instead of B and C teams. It's easy to get caught up helping newer skaters rather than honing your own skills. It's a very rewarding thing to do also, but I'm ready for something different, you know? :)

@brunopimenta3519 7 жыл бұрын

Its fascinating to see the rise, brick by brick, of a new sport. Emerging and being captured in this kind o doc its pure gold. Keep the footage going and keep the great work on what you all realy love!

@KirbStomp5150 11 жыл бұрын

This is the best roller derby documentary I’ve seen. It’s also what helped me decide to join my junior derby team three months ago. Thank you, TInY! You’re great! -Kirb Stomp, PHX Derby Brats

@sunfiregirl9927yaho 12 жыл бұрын

Very informative, interesting and well done.This is by far best documentary I have seen on You Tube.Added to my favorites.Thank you for taking the time to make and share this derby film.

@fpinzow 6 жыл бұрын

I've already posted the link to the documentary. Being in my 60s with physical challenges, I go to as many of the Free State Roller Derby bouts that are at home as I can. The women I have met who participate in this sport, whether they are one of the home teams or a visiting team, all seem happy to have people come out and watch them. Even the few I have spoken with who are on guest teams seem to have real sportsmanship! In addition to supporting the local team, that is one of the reasons I like to watch. Regarding the sportsmanship, you are like the contestants on American Ninja Warrior! I can't think of a better compliment to give to the women I have met in this sport!

@MolokoViolet23 12 жыл бұрын

Great job covering the most important elements of roller derby-- skill, work, and community. It looks like DRD are doing a top-notch job at preparing SKATERS before throwing them into full-contact derby, which is totally important. It ain't all about tattoos and bein' badass, its about learning together...and then hitting the crap out of each other. Get it Phan clan! derby

@maryjanejenkins2216 8 жыл бұрын

This looks so fun!! I have never skated (successfully) ever but this makes me want to try really hard just so i can get here

@AVera-gn5yg 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks Yvonne! Very nice documentary. Gives a insight of the enthusiasm and hard work that all members of the sport go through. Good Luck and keep it SAFE.

@lauralopezbueno535 8 жыл бұрын

Aaaah you just made me miss roller derby so much more. Life pushes skaters OOB temporarily, but hopefully some of us will re-enter some lovely day. Thank you for a great documentary. So much has changed in this sport, can't believe it's only been 4 years since this was published.

@spottay212 8 жыл бұрын

+Laura Lopez Bueno It really has changed so much! It's crazy watching games from just a few years ago and men's teams are becoming more prevalent! Someone commented on champs 2012 and asked why skaters were taking a knee... Oh roller derby!

@lauralopezbueno535 8 жыл бұрын

Hehe, ah, the knee. Rather the event when it was first seen. I don't know many skaters who were keen on it, really. One of derby's surprising moments. :) Yes, it's interesting to see men's teams getting established and doing so well.

@lovehatevanessa 11 жыл бұрын

Yvonne, your documentary was great. Congrats on your roller derby success. I've been skating with a Rec-League for about a year and I can't wait to try out for a league eventually. Everything you've said, are the immediate reactions I go through in roller derby. -Sailor Doom!

@oulewappeur76 10 жыл бұрын

This documentairy keeps hyping me everytime i watch it!

@spottay212 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad to know that it is still inspiring to many skaters all over!

@00freakstatic00 12 жыл бұрын

Badass and totally inspiring! Im in the middle of basic training for my local team on the other side of the pond. Great to hear about your experiences!

@d3fk0nz3r0 12 жыл бұрын

I'm loving this video! I love Derby! There was a team to form here locally (I live in Kentucky) and I was to be ref for them. They did a few practices but the team ended before it began. I hope to one day actually see some derby action! Much love friends!

@sportsinternationalm 11 жыл бұрын

Just seen your documentary and really liked it. I have just blogged about it and shared it via our social media. Well done!!

@yrmqueenacanthus 9 жыл бұрын

This is great! I'm slowly waiting for the Fresh Meat program to start where I am at/waiting for funds to get gear. Slowly filling in the fix with vids/documentaries. Hope you're kickin ass in bouts now! :D

@spottay212 11 жыл бұрын

"Kiss with a Fist" by Florence + The Machine

@spottay212 11 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you joined! I'm also one of the junior derby trainers for our league and the kids are so great!

@spottay212 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was mostly difficult to coordinate schedules with interviewing people, that was probably the hardest part. I also didn't have a good lighting source so I often tried to work with outdoor interviews to get natural lighting to help me. I had hours and hours of footage, which was a gift but also a curse in a way. Thankfully, because I loved everything about this documentary, it was easy to stay in focus and not get tired of watching the footage!

@aliyaross9235 8 жыл бұрын

Derby has changed so much throughout the years. I'm only 14 but, I play coed roller derby in West Kentucky

@spottay212 8 жыл бұрын

It seriously has. A lot of aspects shown and discussed in the documentary are hardly relevant anymore!

@viewer8888 12 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely cool. I hope you have a long and victorious derby career with DRD. I'm a starting out this season as a rookie NSO down here in SoCal and I feel the same way about being part of this derby community we've found.

@RainbowUnicornPoops 11 жыл бұрын

Amazing documentary! One of the few that helped convince me to ask my local team about setting up a junior team!

@mayaemogrl 9 жыл бұрын

This makes me miss roller derby so much! I can't wait to find an adult league wherever I end up going to college!!

@spottay212 8 жыл бұрын

+Maya Showen I'm sure it'll be there!

@notsofatpeiceofsht8535 9 жыл бұрын

My cousin does this she must be pretty tough. I think I'll stick to skateboarding

@luvleeaddi 7 жыл бұрын

Why don't you put on a pair of skates and see how it feels to be hit by someone twice your size while going 10+ mph..

@maririos8783 7 жыл бұрын

luvleeaddi Yeah I am pretty big for a Freshmen.

@sisterrayrdl6302 11 жыл бұрын

We are currently trying to form a roller derby team in Luxembourg, but all our attempts to find a venue or to get any help from the local sports authorities are in vain. Nobody seems to take us seriously. It is very very frustrating. Videos like these give us the strength to kaap going though. Thank you!!

@suzeclarke3086 11 жыл бұрын

I'm about to attend my fourth session. This first one is hard, but the more you do it, the easier it becomes. I even practice in my kitchen just to improve my balance. I'm hooked!

@zoebrown2348 4 жыл бұрын

Siging up for training today!!!! I cant wait. Been a dream of mine since childhood

@patienceemery8361 7 жыл бұрын

Super excited to start in April.

@CamilaOv94 10 жыл бұрын

I'd no idea about this sport..I'm latin.. U cannot see so much about this in my country but this is AMAZING srslly if I were able to make it here would be a dream.. CONGRATS GURLS! this so cool!! xx Grom Colombia Keep on doing it and givin' the B E S T!

@deadlybuzz 11 жыл бұрын

Kudos from Ireland! Great film. Roller Derby is really kicking off here. We're coming for ya USA! Great movie.

@485451564654 10 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for sharing this…it was so inspiring and shot excellently.

@spottay212 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@wildandfree8752 9 жыл бұрын

i cant wait till I am old enough for this

@RoyceBarber 6 жыл бұрын

So...That was three years ago. Did...Did you join them.

@mia-xg1kj 5 жыл бұрын

Hey did you do it

@nekoserpico3126 5 жыл бұрын

Junior roller derby!!!! It's the best, take it from a junior player!!

@nekoserpico3126 5 жыл бұрын

@Lila Van Tol Amazing!! I'm thirteen, level two. What level are you? What's your name?

@ToddBradley404 13 жыл бұрын

Very nicely done. Congratulations on the wonderful film and on your roller derby success.

@dhirsch1138 11 жыл бұрын

Your passion for the sport and the people shows in your work. I really enjoyed your documentary.

@ZenFit1 12 жыл бұрын

this is WONDERFUL. I would love to know what mics you used for the interviews? thanks SO much.

@MrScootermcgoot 12 жыл бұрын

Love the short film you did. Music choice is awesome. Sound is clear and video is really good to. Do want to chime in on something though. I noticed a part where someone said men wouldn't see a point to devoting this much time into something for the shear fun of it. Well we do. there are 20 MRDA teams now and championships are going to be in St Louis in October!

@shanaherrera8461 6 жыл бұрын

Sending love💜 from Loco city derby girls!! Lodi, Ca. Derby is life.

@ghostofreagan3181 5 жыл бұрын

I love their names. Slam a jiweon. Amanda beaten. Frank hurtr. The Shevil Knevils. I remember watching roller Derby on tv and going to see it in the 1970's. They had the slanted track. There was even a movie about it staring Raquel Welch. Saw that at the drive in. Drive in's were the coolest

@Lysander7777 10 жыл бұрын

Bello! Amazing!

@TilFeldigBarn 11 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Finaly one I can give people, when they ask me " what is roller derby? Where are the ball? " etc.. And now even Norway has gotten Roller Derby! :D

@nafseltaeb 13 жыл бұрын

Added to my Favorites! So awesome, Yvonne!

@patsijean 12 жыл бұрын

What amazing young women you are! The documentary was done so well, it should receive an award.

@pinki123666 12 жыл бұрын

Way to go Yvonne, true inspiration!

@RockstarBia 12 жыл бұрын

Love it! Can someone please tell me what's the song that's playing in the beginning?

@MrCarlGW 10 жыл бұрын

Nice little documentary on a fun subject. I went to see a friend play on her roller derby team. It was a lot of fun.

@suzeclarke3086 11 жыл бұрын

I just started training. I'm a total klutz and I really hope I can level up because I love it!

@leightonkelly8626 10 жыл бұрын

ROLLER SKATE.WAS THE BEST TIME OF MY LIFE. AND I LOVE IT

@TheHector142 11 жыл бұрын

OMG YOU USED A FLORENCE + THE MACHINE SONG!!!!!! Makes the documentary even better ;)

@JebarisBlueNose 11 жыл бұрын

I'm considering getting into Roller Derby! Great documentary!

@soccreyes4647 Жыл бұрын

Sttatic X's music video "Destroyer" brought me here. That song should be played in every roller derby!

@spottay212 Жыл бұрын

This is so cool, thank you for mentioning that video!

@soccreyes4647 Жыл бұрын

@@spottay212 Yeah! Have you seen that music video? A real pump up song for roller derby. I was a kid back in the 80s when I 1st saw a rollee derby on TV, and that was the 1st sport that I saw women participate in and I was blown away! And at a young age I already knew that girls can do what boys can do!

@StevesCheese64 11 жыл бұрын

My mom joined and it was the coolest and most fun thing she has ever done!! Or so she says all the time :)

@LuanaSantos-rl4sb 2 жыл бұрын

This is the coolest thing ever. Period.

@spottay212 2 жыл бұрын

It really is! This documentary is 10 years old 😱 while the basic rules have stayed the same, the strategy, skill, and overall mentality has evolved since this documentary. It’s difficult to resume contact sports with COVID but I recommend checking our your local league when it’s safe to do so!

@tahini87 12 жыл бұрын

This is awesome. Love it

@wrnerd101 11 жыл бұрын

i watched "Whip It", which is an awesome movie about a girl who wants to do roller derby but her parents and others dont want her to do it/dont think she can do it. after watching it, i wanna go to a roller derby match! Looks awesome!

@ShellyNkidlets 11 жыл бұрын

Fantastic doco Yvonne.

@spottay212 11 жыл бұрын

I've asked some of our founding skaters about the difficulties and, boy, were there difficulties. The only advice they could offer was being persistent and asking ANY and ALL venues if you could skate there. A lot of the money to rent our first venue was loaned from the skaters themselves and they had to sell a certain number of tickets to be able to pay back their skaters first before making any money that would go towards a future event. Keep your head up, keep trying, and it WILL happen!

@colinglen4505 7 жыл бұрын

this sport looks amazing... should be on tv every week.

@lukehauser1182 2 жыл бұрын

A worthy topic for a thesis!

@gigaltfa 12 жыл бұрын

What's the song "you slap me once..."? I've heard it somewhere before put can't remember where! whose is it?

@angelluvesyou 12 жыл бұрын

amazing music and great video!

@makatzaaa91 3 жыл бұрын

ive been wanting to do roller derby for so long, but nowadays im not sure if ill be able to because its very hard for me to find any places online.

@yewdanial4671 8 жыл бұрын

Rock N Roll never die art of Roller skate also never end ..keep going we love skating

@jurassicallena 13 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Great music!Great interviews! :)

@outlaw514b 13 жыл бұрын

this needs to be seen by more people. so goooooood

@spottay212 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lindseydavis-jordan4113 5 жыл бұрын

Informal introductory to the sport. 🎶👀👍

@AnneloesF 12 жыл бұрын

Great documentary!!

@spottay212 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@4WhiteTrashBeautiful 11 жыл бұрын

i live in colorado too! :) im 15 and too young to play for a legit league yet (that i know of) but i got hooked last summer when i went to see the bionic banked track team they had... im pretty excited for it to start up again, and maybe play if i can find a good junior league, or a team that woud maybe take me?

@TinaTiny24 11 жыл бұрын

Did you use the whip it soundtrack?

@1491july 11 жыл бұрын

this video was amazing....im trying to do my first documentary on roller derby...was it hard for you to do this documentary?..... :)

@salexator 11 жыл бұрын

Peaches! Great song and awesome video. :)

@spottay212 11 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your first bout!!

12 жыл бұрын

NICE! And great music choice, too!

@sofjinfenriz3634 5 жыл бұрын

I used to skateboard, but I was always super intrigued by roller derby girls because they seemed to have the same kind of chutzpah. Rad video. I hope I have a bout I can watch somewhere this summer. Very cute to infinity and yvonne:-)

@spottay212 11 жыл бұрын

@HelloKittyDuh1987 Yes there is! Champs was hosted there last year and I was there as a spectator!!!

@shelleydenison 11 жыл бұрын

I'm going to a wannabe clinic in a few weeks to try my hand at roller derby. I'm way excited!

@freakfestmanagement 12 жыл бұрын

love it. well done

@onceuponaburger 11 жыл бұрын

awh this looks like so much fun! sad thing is there's nothing like this where i live :(

@ewanwotarmy 13 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Congrats!

@aavilab 8 ай бұрын

Great vid !

@princejhaycostales4914 11 жыл бұрын

oh my gosh ! i really wish i can do the same . you guys are so amazing :)

@spottay212 11 жыл бұрын

I used one song from the Whip It soundtrack, the very first song in the documentary: "Boys Wanna Be Her" - Peaches

@supbodhi 11 жыл бұрын

So good

@spottay212 12 жыл бұрын

@TheShanlou I sure did, and I was recently drafted to our JV travel team, Bruising Altitude! :)

@spottay212 12 жыл бұрын

@sirAthrus Men's roller derby does exist but has not nearly caught on like women's roller derby. There are actually some clips in my documentary that feature a co-ed bout my league held!

@chihirofujiswaggy9313 9 жыл бұрын

Always wanted to try roller derby :) I would love it! Buuuut I doubt I'd be able to do it :(

@juliejuliephanphan 9 жыл бұрын

LucyLaced x Noooo why the self-doubt??

@magenta9528 6 жыл бұрын

yoυll never ĸnow ιғ yoυ donт тry

@DrNidrog 11 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@moproblems48 9 жыл бұрын

What do you use for your floor?

@liquidgee13 12 жыл бұрын

Great vid and doc. Go derby.

@katansi 13 жыл бұрын

SWEET!

@jewel9517 7 жыл бұрын

I think that the Roller Derby girls SHOULD get paid.They work hard, some of them get hurt, they have to work as a team, and it's an AMAZING sport for girls. I think I want to play when I grow up. :)