The Contemporary Arts Center and New Orleans Film Society present monthly screenings of independent films and shorts you otherwise won't see in New Orleans.

This month's feature is Hell on Wheels. New Orleans' own Big Easy Rollergirls will be in attendance.

Shot over a four year period in Austin TX, and utilizing both verite footage and interviews, Hell on Wheels documents the creation of modern-era roller derby's first two leagues.

After overcoming countless hurdles, the rowdy rollergirls known as Bad Girl, Good Woman enjoy a smashingly successful first year, only to find a rift, fueled by issues of insurance, finance and future direction, forming among the ranks of the skaters.

Ultimately, 65 of 80 skaters walk and form their own player-run league. Dealt a near fatal blow, management doesn't give up. Instead, they recruit and rebuild their league to rebound in dramatic fashion. Two leagues emerge from the near-disaster - the Lonestar Rollergirls and the Texas Rollergirls - and both pioneer a modern era of roller derby, inspiring thousands of women across the US.

Directed by Bob Ray.
USA. 2007. 90 mins. More info at
www.hellonwheelsthemovie.com

Tickets: $8 general admission. $6 for CAC & NOFS members. To purchase tickets: visit the CAC (900 Camp St.) from 11am-4pm; click here; or call the CAC Box Office at 528-3800. On day of event, tickets can also be purchased in person from 11 a.m. to one-half hour after curtain.