Mad Hot Ballroom

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Mad Hot Ballroom is an inspiring look inside the lives of New York City school kids on a journey into the world of ballroom dancing, an unexpected arena where they discover new frontiers about attitude, movement, style and commitment. Told from the candid, sometimes hilarious perspective of the boys and girls themselves, the picture chronicles their transformation from beginner-level to their participation in a final citywide competition. As the teachers gently cajole their students to learn the intricacies of the various disciplines, Agrelo intersperses classroom footage with the students’ musings on life. Mad Hot Ballroom is a joyous, life-affirming experience.
This showing is part of the Same Difference Film Festival