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On the Rink

On the Rink

Genres

Documentary

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The regulars of Chicago's Southside Rink show off the style and personality of the place they have called home for generations.

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Budget

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Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

29 May 2018

Country

United States of America

Cast

Calvin Small

Calvin Small

Self

Natasha Thurman

Natasha Thurman

Self

Josh Smith

Josh Smith

Self

Timothy Cox

Timothy Cox

Self

Mike Magee

Mike Magee

Self

Ariata Rainey

Ariata Rainey

Self

Marge Gardner

Marge Gardner

Self

DJ Smooth

DJ Smooth

Self

Myesha McCaskill

Myesha McCaskill

Self

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