Hell On Wheels

In 2001 a rowdy group of Austin women were determined to ressurect an old sport, but with a new spin. This is the beginning of a revolution: HELL ON WHEELS is the ass-kicking documentary film telling the story of a group of Texas women who band together to resurrect roller derby for the 21st century. Emerging from the Austin music and arts scene, these women create a rock and roll fueled version of all-girl roller derby that has spawned the derby craze that's sweeping the nation.

Cast

Anya Jack

as Hot Lips Dolly

April Ritzenthaler

as Queen Destroyer / La Muerta

Heather Burdick

as Sugar

Nancy Haggerty

as Iron Maiden

Sarah Luna

as Lunatic

Amanda Fields

as Cha Cha

Laurie Rourke

as Wrench

Olivia Vernon

as Cherry Chainsaw

Heather Russell

as Dinah-Mite

Teresa Pappas

as Betty Rage

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