John Lathrop

Whip It teaches American hockey sportsmanship

Last night I watched Drew Barrymore’s Whip It with friends at the house of a prominent psychologist in Calgary. I approached the film with a lack of enthusiasm. The setting, a women’s roller derby team in Austin, Texas, did not immediately appeal to me.

But I was quickly sucked in to an adolescent coming-of-age story told with humor, a light touch, and real consideration and appreciation for the characters. read more »