Arts Beat: In ‘G.R.I.T.S.,’ Memphis roller skaters reach for their dreams

Elle Perry By , Daily Memphian
Updated: December 12, 2025 12:43 PM CT | Published: December 12, 2025 10:10 AM CT Premium

The TV show stars three women and an Orange Mound skating rink, with appearances from local musicians and shots of Memphis streets and neighborhoods. But the story, like the city it’s based on, is much more complex. 

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Elle Perry

Elle Perry

A native Memphian, Elle Perry has earned graduate degrees from the University of Memphis and Maryland Institute College of Art. She’s written for publications including the Memphis Business Journal, Memphis Flyer and High Ground News, and previously served as coordinator of The Teen Appeal.


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