Swing dancing in Harlem has seen a revival since the 1990s, featuring competitive dancers and archival footage of vibrant cultural scenes.
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Swing dancing in Harlem has seen a revival since the 1990s, featuring competitive dancers and archival footage of vibrant cultural scenes.
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Swing dancers take to the floor in vibrant scenes from Harlem, where the dance form originated. Directed by Susan Glatzer, Alive and Kicking documents the revival of swing dancing since the 1990s. It features competitive dancers and archival footage, illustrating the culture surrounding this lively art form. The film premiered at the 2016 SXSW Film Festival and was later acquired by Magnolia Pictures.
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- See competitive swing dancers in action.
- Meet Susan Glatzer, a debut documentary filmmaker.
- Find out about swing dance's Harlem origins.
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- The film premiered at the 2016 SXSW Film Festival.
- Alive and Kicking has a 100 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
- The documentary has an average rating of 7.50 out of 10 based on 11 critics.
- Susan Glatzer is both the director and producer of the film.
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Who directed the documentary Alive and Kicking?
Susan Glatzer directed and produced Alive and Kicking.
What is the approval rating of Alive and Kicking on Rotten Tomatoes?
Alive and Kicking has an approval rating of 100 percent based on 11 critics on Rotten Tomatoes.
When did Alive and Kicking premiere?
Alive and Kicking premiered at the 2016 SXSW Film Festival.
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