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Only When I Dance

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Jan 25, 2027

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United States of America, Canada

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Film Movement

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

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