Only When I Dance

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Only When I Dance
Brazil, 2009, 78 Minute Running Time
Additional Countries: United Kingdom
Topics: Dance/Music, Documentary, Teen, Woman Director
Programs: Best of the Fest, True Stories
Language: Portuguese English Sub-Titles

Two teenage ballet dancers from the favelas of Rio are determined to dance their way to a better life, but to do so they must overcome prejudice, doubt and better-trained performers. This inspiring documentary follows their path to beat the odds and attain their dream of making it in the elite world of professional ballet.

Filmmaker expected to attend:  Ballerina Isabela Coracy

DIRECTOR: Beadie Finzi
Producer: Giorgia Lo Savio, Nikki Parrott
Editor: Alan Levy, Felipe Lacerda
Cinematographer: Beadi Finzi
Music: Stephen Hilton
Principal Cast: Irlan Santos da Silva, Isabela Coracy, Mariza Estrella
Filmography: The Hunger Season (2008)

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