JESUS CAN'T SKATE
CIRCE FILMS / TBC 2008 (AUS)
Who does Melissa play?
- Herself - this feature length documentary sees Melissa takes a break from Hollywood, allowing her to get back on skates for the first time in 13 years, reliving her glory days as a champion skater.
What's it about?
- According to the official synopsis: Jesus Can’t Skate explores the elite world of roller figure skating, capturing the trials and triumphs of an array of international stars from the US, Germany, Italy, Argentina, and Australia amongst others while following one man’s dream to be a champion, revealing the dynamics of this quirky and wonderful sport, just as “Murderball” showed the world of wheelchair sports.
In the hype of competition Jayson speaks candidly to former national skating champion and close friend, actress Melissa George and reveals the tenacity and determination of a young boy destined to be a world champion. This film explores the camaraderie and rivalry of elite competition, the struggles and sacrifices to aim for gold and glory, about family and friendship, and the end of things…of childhood, and retirement from a life-time of skating, as well as untimely deaths.
Cast Includes:
- Jayson Sutcliffe, Tammy Bryant, Melissa George, Natasha Gundlach & Kristen Slade.
