Only When I Dance

Apr 1 2009 Not Rated 1h 18m
Documentary

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

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Directed by

Beadie Finzi

Cast

Irlan Santos da Silva, Isabela Coracy Alves Nascimento Santos, Mariza Estrella

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America, Brazil, Switzerland

Languages

Português

Awards

3 nominations

Trailers
Only When I Dance - Official UK Trailer (In cinemas Dec 4)
Scores
# of Votes
274
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
59
Popularity
NA