In Person: March 9 + Virtual: Streams March 11 – 17
Overcoming impossible odds, a talented and impoverished break dancer from the streets of Mumbai chases his dreams of becoming a professional against the wishes of his struggling parents. A stern, 70-year-old Israeli ballet master gives him the determination to keep going and train in Israel. But when he is pitted against another boy who has captured the attention of the top school in the world, he must push himself to his physical limits for any chance of succeeding. An astonishing, classic underdog story of hope, heartache, and hard work.
Director Bios:
Leslie Shampaine (Director-Producer) has been telling stories her whole life—first, onstage as a professional ballet dancer over a 13-year career in the USA, Europe, and Israel; then, transitioning to the screen, producing award-winning programs for PBS, the Discovery Channel, A&E, CBS, and Al Jazeera. Her work ranges from documentaries to cultural and educational series and includes eight years as part of the production team for the Emmy Award–winning Kennedy Center Honors. View on IMDb
Pip Gilmour (Director) is a seasoned director, producer, and writer who generates powerful documentaries that entertain, engage, and stimulate discussion. Her work has garnered her awards and top ratings from the New York Film Festival; Worldfest Houston Film Festival; the Television, Internet & Video Association; and Southern Shorts Film Festival, as well as the Codie, Peer, and Invision Awards. View on IMDb
SPONSORS: Janice Kaplan-Klein and Leslie Klein
Outreach Partners: PNB Pacific Northwest Ballet, Tasveer Film Festival
