“Whip It” is sure to generate a huge new interest in “roller derby,” a thriving underground sport in which two teams of fierce females race around an oblong track on roller-skates to score points. But the roller derby reputation far exceeds that of a battle royale on wheels: it has evolved into a supreme statement of girl power. “Whip It” highlights the alternative, Bohemian spirit that underlies the sport with a punk-rocker palette, boldly irreverent overtones, and a solid, if not obvious, juxtaposition to beauty pageant culture.
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