The availability of the coming-of-age film, Roll Bounce, on the Netflix streaming platform provides viewers access to a narrative centered around a young man navigating life changes in the late 1970s through the prism of roller skating culture. The presence of this title on a widely accessible streaming service broadens its potential audience.
The presence of this film on Netflix provides a significant opportunity for both nostalgia and discovery. It allows those familiar with the film to revisit its themes of family, competition, and self-discovery. Simultaneously, it introduces the narrative to a new generation unfamiliar with 1970s popular culture and the significance of roller skating as a social and recreational activity during that era.
