The film “Street Rats: An Ethnography on Rollerblading and Skill Acquisition” is a semi-observational ethnographic film that follows Careen, a rollerblading crew in New York City. The film uses interviews and participant observation to show how the crew’s street skating activities contribute to building a sense of community by reappropriating space with rollerblading and producing skate videos.
Bio
Briana de Tomás is a visual anthropologist who primarily uses photography and filmmaking in her work. Her research focuses on urban studies, community development, and movement as a form of expression. Some of her previous projects have involved studying pole dancers and their bodily awareness, exploring identity markers among graffiti artists in Rotterdam. She is eager to delve into new projects related to dance and cultural heritage.
