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�Whip It' a whirlwind of girl power

Source: The Courier-Journal
Austin : TX : USA | about 1 month ago  
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But, on a visit to Austin, Texas, she sees a flier for the local roller derby league. Not only does she secretly try out, she makes it and becomes the league's star. With tongue-in-cheek names like Maggie Mayhem (Kristen Wiig) Bloody Holly (stuntwoman Zoe Bell) and Smashley Simpson (Barrymore herself),...
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