Only When I Dance

Only When I Dance (2009)

January 1st, 20091h 18min

Documentary
63%

Overview

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.


Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!

Trailer

Similar Movies

Oum Kalthoum, la voix du Caire

Oum Kalthoum, la voix du Caire


Released on: 2017-06-21
Documentary

Dark Horse

Dark Horse


Released on: 2015-04-17
Drama, Documentary

The larger than life true story of how a barmaid in a poor Welsh mining village convinces some of he...

The Film That Buys the Cinema

The Film That Buys the Cinema


Released on: 2014-10-14
Documentary

A collection of films from an eclectic array of contributors commissioned to raise funds for the Bri...

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised


Released on: 2003-03-07
Documentary

Hugo Chavez was a colourful, unpredictable folk hero who was beloved by his nation’s working class. ...

Stoked: The Rise and Fall of Gator

Stoked: The Rise and Fall of Gator


Released on: 2004-06-25
Documentary

A documentary exploring the rise and fall of 80s skateboard legend Mark "Gator" Rogowski.

Ruhr

Ruhr


Released on: 2009-11-02
Documentary

Seven entirely static shots make up James Benning's quiet reflection on existence in the Ruhr Valley...

We the Economy: 20 Short Films You Can't Afford to Miss

We the Economy: 20 Short Films You Can't Afford to Miss


Released on: 2014-10-21
Documentary

Everyone’s talking about it, but who can explain it? Paul G. Allen’s Vulcan Productions and Morgan ...

How Not to Be Seen: A Fucking Didactic Educational .MOV File

How Not to Be Seen: A Fucking Didactic Educational .MOV File


Released on: 2013-10-12
Documentary

How Not to Be Seen: A Fucking Didactic Educational .MOV File (2013) mocks an instructional film on t...

The Brothers Warner

The Brothers Warner


Released on: 2008-10-16
Documentary, History

An intimate portrait and saga of four film pioneers--Harry, Albert, Sam and Jack who rose from immig...

Derrida

Derrida


Released on: 2002-03-12
Documentary

Documentary about French philosopher (and author of deconstructionism) Jacques Derrida, who sparked ...

These Are My People...

These Are My People...


Released on: 1969-10-20
Documentary

This documentary short is the first film made by an all-Aboriginal film crew, training under the NFB...

Ghosts of Abu Ghraib

Ghosts of Abu Ghraib


Released on: 2007-01-19
Documentary

An examination of the prisoner abuse scandal involving U.S. soldiers and detainees at Iraq's Abu Ghr...

Far from Vietnam

Far from Vietnam


Released on: 1967-10-18
Documentary, War, Drama

In seven different parts, Godard, Ivens, Klein, Lelouch, Marker, Resnais, and Varda show their sympa...

Way of Nature

Way of Nature


Released on: 2008-01-01
Documentary

Swedish filmmaker Nina Hedenius records life as it silently but unstoppably passes by. She records t...

Sol

Sol


Released on: 2014-10-24
Documentary

Sol is a feature documentary that explores the mysterious death of a young Inuit man, Solomon Uyuras...

Food

Food


Released on: 2014-12-30
Animation, Documentary

This is an animated documentary about FOOD! I interviewed vegetarian, vegan, pescetarian and meat ea...

The White Stripes: Under Great White Northern Lights

The White Stripes: Under Great White Northern Lights


Released on: 2009-09-18
Documentary, Music

In 2007 the legendary American duo White Stripes toured Canada. Besides playing the usual venues the...

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years

The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years


Released on: 1988-06-17
Documentary, Music

An exploration of the heavy metal scene in Los Angeles, with particular emphasis on glam metal. It f...

Punk's Not Dead

Punk's Not Dead


Released on: 2007-07-27
Documentary, Music

On the edge of the 30th anniversary of punk rock, Punk's Not Dead takes you into the sweaty undergro...

Bob Saget: That Ain't Right

Bob Saget: That Ain't Right


Released on: 2007-08-25
Comedy, Documentary, TV Movie

Well-known television personality Bob Saget -- perhaps best known for his portrayal of squeaky-clean...