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201053 minGdocumentary

The Ball

201053 minGdocumentary

Four students with special needs prepare for their school's debutante ball, facing first loves, fist fights, and falls on the dance floor.

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Four students with special needs prepare for their school's debutante ball, facing first loves, fist fights, and falls on the dance floor.

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Jessica Leskidirector

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Four students with special needs prepare for their school's debutante ball. The film captures their experiences, including moments of first love and conflicts. It features interviews with parents and the school principal. Intimate scenes filmed in their homes provide context to their daily lives. The documentary culminates with the students' performances on the dance floor. The film runs for 53 minutes and was released in 2010.

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