Mad Hot Ballroom
Watch TrailerEleven-year-old New York City public school kids journey into the world of ballroom dancing and reveal pieces of themselves and their world along the way. Told from their candid, sometimes humorous perspectives, these kids are transformed, from reluctant participants to determined competitors, from typical urban kids to "ladies and gentlemen," on their way to try to compete in the final citywide competition.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2005 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary, Family |
| Director | Marilyn Agrelo |
| Runtime | 105 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (33 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative by relying on the unfiltered honesty of its young subjects, contrasting their urban spontaneity with the formal discipline of the ballroom. It explores how rhythm and partnership can build confidence and bridge social divides.
What lingers after the final dance is a profound sense of hope and the resonant truth that growth often happens between the steps. A celebration of unexpected grace. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Marilyn Agrelo
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With the whole family, to share in the pure joy of transformation and rediscover the world through youthful eyes.
🎭 Cast
Heather Berman
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Emma Therese Biegacki
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Eva Carrozza
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Evangelina Carrozzo
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Paul Daggett
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Graciela Daniele
Self - Final Competition Judge
Pierre Dulaine
Self - Organizer and MC of the Final Dance Competition
Leslie Freu
Self - Teacher PS 112
Tara Devon Gallagher
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Madeleine Hackney
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