Alive and Kicking (2016 film)
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.[1][2][3]
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| Directed by | Susan Glatzer |
| Produced by | Susan Glatzer |
| Starring | Dawn Hampton Frankie Manning Norma Miller |
| Music by | Steven Argila |
| Cinematography | John MacDonald |
| Edited by | Heidi Zimmerman Nick Andert |
Production company | Swing Pictures Blumhouse Productions |
| Distributed by | Magnolia Pictures |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $68,485 |
Reception
Critical response
Offering likeable characters and some killer footage of couples throwing each other around at high speed without mussing their hair, the documentary will please at fests and on TV while likely nudging more than a few sedentary viewers to go find dancing shoes of their own.
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References
- Lang, Brent (January 27, 2016). "Blumhouse Boards Swing Dance Documentary 'Alive and Kicking' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- Lincoln, Ross (April 18, 2016). "Magnolia Picks Up Blumhouse SXSW Docu 'Alive And Kicking'". Deadline Hollywood.
- Lincoln, Ross (March 11, 2016). "'Alive And Kicking' Trailer: SXSW Docu Chronicles Swing Dance Subculture". Deadline Hollywood.
- DeFore, John (March 3, 2016). "'Alive and Kicking': SXSW Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
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