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20208 minGdoc-short

Family Dynamics Performance Arts

Ilana Dances

20208 minGdoc-short

Eight minutes follow Ilana, a single mother of three, as she shares her love for pole dance and its effects on her daughters and family life.

Family Dynamics Performance Arts

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Mikaela Roberts

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Eight minutes follow Ilana, a single mother of three, as she shares her love for pole dance and its effects on her daughters and family life.

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Mikaela Robertsdirector

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Ilana is a single mother of three who balances family life with her passion for pole dance. Her commitment to dance impacts her daughters and their everyday experiences. Set against the backdrop of her home, the film captures the dynamics of Ilana's life and how her art intertwines with motherhood. "Ilana Dances" runs for 8 minutes and was released in 2020.

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