SJIWFF presents Rising Through the Fray

Indigenous Rising, the first roller derby team to represent multiple Nations at the Roller Derby World Cup, unites players across continents to claim space in the sport they love.

Rising Through the Fray follows this groundbreaking team as new generations join, determined to change the face of roller derby—an inclusive, female-empowering sport still lacking diversity.

With candid intimacy, filmmaker Courtney Montour blends energetic gameplay and tender daily moments as skaters from 30+ Nations find strength in each other. Through portraits of Sour Cherry, Krispy, and Hawaiian Blaze, the film reveals displacement, reconnection, resilience, and belonging beyond the track.

Director/Writer: Courtney Montour
Producer: Jason Brennan
88 mins | Canada | English
Q&A with the filmmaker to follow

Tickets: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Get your ticket online or by calling 709-757-8090. Tickets get on sale on September 22.

Free with SJIWFF Screening Pass (ticket must be picked up in person with your pass).

Please visit https://www.womensfilmfestival.com/sjiwff36-events/rising-through-the-fray for more information and our full festival lineup.

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