| Description |
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 78 minutes) : digital, .flv file, sound |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
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Title from title frames. |
| Event |
Originally produced by Film Movement in 2009. |
| Summary |
This feel-good documentary follows Irlan and Isabela, two teenagers from the violent favelas of Rio de Janeiro, as they pursue their dreams of becoming professional ballet dancers. This inspiring story takes us from Rio - where their communities must raise the funds to support their ambitions - to exhilarating ballet competitions in New York and Switzerland. It's a film about their determination to dance, and the price one must pay for talent, ambition and success. Official Competition - Tribeca Film Festival. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Subject |
Silva, Irlan Santos da.
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Santos, Isabela Coracy Alves Nascimento.
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Ballet dancers -- Brazil -- Rio de Janeiro -- Biography.
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Ballet -- Brazil -- Rio de Janeiro.
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| Genre |
Documentary films.
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| Added Author |
Finzi, Beadie, film director.
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Lo Savio, Giorgia, producer.
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Parrott, Nikki, producer.
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Kanopy (Firm)
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| Music No. |
1132252 Kanopy |
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