Alive and Kicking (2016)

Directed by

Susan Glatzer

Genre

documentary film, historical film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 28m

Rating

6.9 of 10 from 17 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary follows the history and revival of swing dancing from its Harlem roots to a modern resurgence in the 1990s. Dancers and enthusiasts share their stories about the music, moves, and social scene that keep the art form alive.

upbeatenergeticnostalgiccelebratoryinformativerhythmicpassionatecommunity-focused

What happens

Alive and Kicking is a 2016 American documentary film about swing dancing, its origins in Harlem, and its rebirth starting in the 1990s. It is directed/produced by Susan Glatzer. The film premiered at the 2016 SXSW Film Festival and was subsequently acquired by Magnolia Pictures. The executive producers were Jason Blum and Robert Rippberger. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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