Roll Red Roll

About This Movie

Roll Red Roll is a raw and unsettling documentary that dives deep into a pivotal moment in 2012 Steubenville, Ohio. It chronicles the shocking rape case involving high school football players, peeling back layers of complicity and societal pressure. The pacing is deliberate, almost uncomfortable at times, mirroring the tense atmosphere of the events. Schwartzman's direction pulls no punches, leveraging social media as a narrative tool that both amplifies and complicates the story. The interviews are candid, exposing a disturbing culture surrounding sports and masculinity. What stands out is the way it compels you to reflect on the collective responsibility we all share, making the viewer part of the conversation—if only uncomfortably so.

Focuses on real events with a strong social commentaryUtilizes social media effectively to narrate the storyHighlights the impact of sports culture on accountability