Dancing in A-Yard
Synopsis
In prisons ruled by toxic masculinity, dancing is an absolute taboo. But at Lancaster’s A-Yard, near Los Angeles, a group of young men, willing to take a chance to be mocked in the yard, start a dance class led by French choreographer Dimitri Chamblas. This class quickly becomes an intoxicating escape from their grim reality so they decide to create a dance show. In this exceptional context, the inmates engage with overwhelming sincerity, evoking their childhood, ganglife, the crimes, the prison, and their desire for transformation. Beyond damaged lives and a prison system on the edge of the abyss, DANCING IN A-YARD explores redemption and the capacity of human beings to reinvent themselves, when given a chance. And more importantly, how art and introspection can help see the light.
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Dancing in A-Yard Trailer | SFDFF
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-28
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San Francisco Dance Film Festival 2023 Winner - Best Documentary Film
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manuela Dalle
- Original Score
- Pierre Aviat
- Original Title
- Dancing in A-Yard
- Release Date
- 30/09/2023
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manuela Dalle
Pierre Aviat
Vincent Venturella
Weston Cadwell
Jean Martin, Carine Magescas
Department Leadership Roster
Manuela Dalle
Director
Jean Martin
Producer
Weston Cadwell
Editor
Vincent Venturella
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Dancing in A-Yard about?
In prisons ruled by toxic masculinity, dancing is an absolute taboo. But at Lancaster’s A-Yard, near Los Angeles, a group of young men, willing to take a chance to be mocked in the yard, start a dance class led by French choreographer Dimitri Chamblas. This class quickly becomes an intoxicating escape from their grim reality so they decide to create a dance show. In this exceptional context, the inmates engage with overwhelming sincerity, evoking their childhood, ganglife, the crimes, the prison, and their desire for transformation. Beyond damaged lives and a prison system on the edge of the abyss, DANCING IN A-YARD explores redemption and the capacity of human beings to reinvent themselves, when given a chance. And more importantly, how art and introspection can help see the light.
Who directed Dancing in A-Yard?
Dancing in A-Yard was directed by Manuela Dalle.
Who stars in Dancing in A-Yard?
The principal cast of Dancing in A-Yard includes Dimitri Chamblas, Dr. Bidhan Ro, Dimitri Gales, Kenneth Webb, Antonio Toy.
When was Dancing in A-Yard released and how long is it?
Dancing in A-Yard was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Dancing in A-Yard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dancing in A-Yard was composed by Pierre Aviat.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dancing in A-Yard?
Dancing in A-Yard holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).