Roller Derby 'College of Hard Knocks'

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Film Date
9/4/72
Film Reference Number
KPIX 109525
Description
KPIX Eyewitness news report from September 4th 1972 featuring scenes of men's roller derby training. Also includes an interview with a coach who refers to his training as the 'College of Hard Knocks'. When asked to consider what draws people to roller derby he replies that: "I think nowadays that this is the time where people want to be recognized ... Nowadays people are more aggressive. They want to be noticed."
Format
16mm newsfilm