Whip It

Year: 2009

Actors: Ellen Page, Juliette Lewis, Kristen Wiig, Drew Barrymore

Duration: 111 min

Bliss Cavender, a 17-year-old girl living in the town of Bodeen, Texas, is sick of her mother's obsession with her competing in beauty pageants. When shopping in Austin for new shoes, Bliss picks up a leaflet for an all-female roller-derby team and decides to try out. She finds herself a natural and makes the team. With help from her best friend Pash, can she navigate love, friendship, and lies--all without her parents finding out?

Genre: Action   Drama   Sport