How to Dance in Ohio
“A Simple Rite Of Passage Can Take Extraordinary Courage”
Synopsis
In Columbus, Ohio, a group of autistic teenagers and young adults role-play this transition by going through the deceptively complex social interactions of preparing for a spring formal. Focusing on several young women as they go through an iconic American rite of passage, we are given intimate access to people who are often unable to share their experiences with others. With humor and heartbreak, How to Dance in Ohio shows the daily courage of people facing their fears and opening themselves to the pain, worry, and joy of the social world.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-03-28
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Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexandra Shiva
- Original Score
- Bryan Senti
- Original Title
- How to Dance in Ohio
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Blumhouse Productions, Gidalya Pictures, HBO Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexandra Shiva
Bryan Senti
Laela Kilbourn
Toby Shimin
Bari Pearlman, Jason Blum, Alexandra Shiva
Department Leadership Roster
Alexandra Shiva
Director
Bari Pearlman
Producer
Laela Kilbourn
Director of Photography
Toby Shimin
Editor
Alexandra Shiva
Producer
Bryan Senti
Original Music Composer
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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 How to Dance in Ohio about?
In Columbus, Ohio, a group of autistic teenagers and young adults role-play this transition by going through the deceptively complex social interactions of preparing for a spring formal. Focusing on several young women as they go through an iconic American rite of passage, we are given intimate access to people who are often unable to share their experiences with others. With humor and heartbreak, How to Dance in Ohio shows the daily courage of people facing their fears and opening themselves to the pain, worry, and joy of the social world.
Who directed How to Dance in Ohio?
How to Dance in Ohio was directed by Alexandra Shiva.
Who stars in How to Dance in Ohio?
The principal cast of How to Dance in Ohio includes Emilio Amigo.
When was How to Dance in Ohio released and how long is it?
How to Dance in Ohio was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for How to Dance in Ohio?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Dance in Ohio was composed by Bryan Senti.
What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Dance in Ohio?
How to Dance in Ohio holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).