Despite It All
Synopsis
Curled up in a ball in her cluttered bedroom, a young woman gets a notification that lands like a joke: DAILY CHALLENGE - Dance in a public place. Her answer: "Fine. What else do I have to lose?" Armed with an old cassette and a Walkman, she steps into Los Angeles - and tiny, guarded movements on a Metro car start to grow. The city notices. Some of it dances back. Five minutes. Almost no dialogue. One small, absurd act of courage that keeps getting bigger. A film about what it costs to be seen - and what it gives back.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
LA Under The Stars
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bridget Avildsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Bridget Avildsen
- Original Title
- Despite It All
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bridget Avildsen
Bridget Avildsen
Bridget Avildsen, Jared Ashkar
Department Leadership Roster
Bridget Avildsen
Director
Bridget Avildsen
Writer
Bridget Avildsen
Producer
Jared Ashkar
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Despite It All
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Despite It All about?
Curled up in a ball in her cluttered bedroom, a young woman gets a notification that lands like a joke: DAILY CHALLENGE - Dance in a public place. Her answer: "Fine. What else do I have to lose?" Armed with an old cassette and a Walkman, she steps into Los Angeles - and tiny, guarded movements on a Metro car start to grow. The city notices. Some of it dances back. Five minutes. Almost no dialogue. One small, absurd act of courage that keeps getting bigger. A film about what it costs to be seen - and what it gives back.
Who directed Despite It All?
Despite It All was directed by Bridget Avildsen.
Who stars in Despite It All?
The principal cast of Despite It All includes Bridget Avildsen, Danielle Powers, Ignacio Navarro, Sean James, Serafin Canizares Jr.
When was Despite It All released and how long is it?
Despite It All was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 5m.