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- 105 Minutes
- Paramount Pictures
- Language English
- Country USA
- Rated: PG
- Format: Widescreen
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- Directed by Marilyn Agrelo
- Written by Amy Sewell
- Starring Emma Therese Biegacki, Graciela Daniele, Heather Berman, Paul Daggett, Pierre Dulaine, Tara Devon Gallagher
Synopsis:
MAD HOT BALLROOM is the award-winning film that follows New York City fourth and fifth graders as they journey into the world of competitive ballroom dance. Told from their candid and hilarious perspectives, they learn that dance is not just about a few step - its about life. "Expect to grin the entire time you're watching" (Leah Rozen, People Magazine) as typical urban kids meringue, tango, rumba and literally transform themselves into "ladies and gentlemen" as they prepare for the highly anticipated, final citywide competition.
Won: Christopher Award, 2006 Christopher Awards; Best Documentary, 2005 Philadelphia Film Festival
Nominated: Best Documentary, 2006 Chicago Film Critics Association Awards
Review:
"Listening to the kids talk is a treat in itself, but watching them strut their stuff in the final competition is enough to make you stand up and cheer." -- Peter Travers, ROLLING STONE
(Read more)- More on Mad Hot Ballroom:
- Profile of the film's writer and producer
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