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About the film
Defying the idea that ballet is an art form steeped in the history of the wealthy white elite, this documentary captures the dreams of two black children from the Favela in Brazil, who, despite constant prejudice and doubt, are both determined to beat the odds and follow their dreams to use dancing as an escape rarely found in their tough day to day lives.
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
1h 18m
Released
2009
Director
Beadie Finzi
Awards & recognition
Tribeca Film Festival 2009
Nominee Jury Award Best Documentary Feature
Rose d'Or Light Entertainment Festival 2009
Nominee Golden Rose Arts Documentary
Warsaw International Film Festival 2009
Nominee Best Documentary Beadie Finzi
What people are saying
‘What's unique to Beadie Finzi's debut feature is what it reveals about the financial, physical and emotional costs of talent.‘
Eric Hynes
Time Out
‘Casting is the key here, and Ms. Finzi chose wisely.‘
Mike Hale
The New York Times