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Plot Summary:
Graced with the instinctive ability to dance, Jenny Thomas wants nothing more than to become a professional dancer. All of her hard work pays off when she is accepted to a prominent dance program in New York. Against her mother's will, but with the support of her father Jenny leaves her small Mormon town in Utah and heads to New York in pursuit of her dream. Jenny must fight to earn her scholarship and try to find a balance between the man of her faith and the man of her dreams.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 116
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: independent film
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Little Paris (2008)
Plot Summary:
"Little Paris" is the nickname given to Luna's hometown in provincial Baden Württemberg. Its name comes from a replica of the Eiffel Tower on a factory roof on an industrial estate next to the A9 autobahn. Luna knows she has to leave her home, the dead-end part-time jobs and a relationship which has about as much going for it as the local market. And that's not a lot. With the arrival of the mysterious dancer G. in the small town, life in the place is suddenly shaken up his erotic vibes and moves. Luna finds herself in love with G. who is different to her childhood sweetheart Ron. G. is the first one to recognize her talent and together they start rehearsing at the "Pink Palace", a huge disco, for an audition for a dance contest in Berlin. If they win, they could end up starring in a music video. With the support of G., with whom she's falling deeper in love.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 86
Genere: Drama, Music
Country: Germany
Duration: 106 min
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I'll Meet You There (2020)
Plot Summary:
A Muslim cop goes undercover at his estranged father's mosque while his daughter hides her passion for a forbidden dance, uncovering a shocking family secret.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 235
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags:
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8:46 (2011)
Plot Summary:
A glimpse into the lives of an ensemble of characters leading up to the moment the world changed forever - 8:46 a.m. Tuesday September 11, 2001.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 380
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 55 min
Plot tags:
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The Belly Dancer and the Politician (1990)
Plot Summary:
A dancer asks a politician with whom she once had an affair to use his influence on her behalf.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 290
Genere: Drama
Country: Egypt
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags:
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Melissa (1995)
Plot Summary:
Melissa follows her dream of becoming a dancer all the way to New York City but finds when she gets there that reaching her goal might cost more than she is willing to sacrifice. In dire need of money, she becomes an exotic dancer in a strip club where a sinister love triangle puts both her heart and her life in danger.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 136
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: erotic
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NY Export: Opus Jazz (2010)
Plot Summary:
Shot on location in New York City and starring an ensemble cast of New York City Ballet dancers, NY Export: Opus Jazz takes Jerome Robbins‘ 1958 “ballet in sneakers” and reimagines it for a new generation in this scripted adaptation. After winning an Audience Award at the 2010 South by Southwest Film Festival, the film aired nationally on PBS’ Great Performances series and was nominated for the Rose d’Or Award.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 104
Genere: Drama, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 46 min
Plot tags:
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Mirrors (1985)
Plot Summary:
An aspiring Midwestern ballerina (Marguerite Hickey) struggles in New York as the only jobs she can get are as chorus performers. Her personal life is equally dismal.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 68
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags:
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Chocolate City: Vegas Strip (2017)
Plot Summary:
The Chocolate City dancers come together to save their club from foreclosure. They decide to enter a national stripper competition, traveling all the way to Las Vegas to try their luck.
IMDB Rating: 3.8
IMDB Votes: 333
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: captivating, disturbing
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Mallboy (2000)
Plot Summary:
A boy climbs an unsteady path to adulthood under difficult circumstances in this drama from Australia. Shaun (Kane McNay) is a teenager growing up in a run-down suburb of Melbourne. His father Sam (Brett Swain) is in prison, while his mother Jenny (Nell Feeney) is too lost in her problems with alcohol to provide much guidance for her children. Left to his own devices, Shaun commits petty theft, smokes pot, and deals drugs to his friends as they hang out at the nearby shopping mall. Shaun seems unable to reach out to anyone, not even his girlfriend (Lauren Hawker) or Darren (Brett Tucker), a social worker eager to help him. When his father is released from prison and brings his mistress to the "Welcome Home" party Jenny throws for him, Shaun comes to realize that if he is ever to resolve his problems, he will have to do it without the help of his family. Mallboy marked the feature film debut for writer/director Vincent Giarrusso.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 137
Genere: Drama
Country: Australia
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: cult film
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The Promised Land (2015)
Plot Summary:
Ling Ai and He Jiang are young, ambitious, and in pursuit of careers imported from the West, but romantic longings and career ambitions are inevitably shaped by larger social forces.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 34
Genere: Drama
Country: China
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags:
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An Unexpected Life (1998)
Plot Summary:
Sequel to "An Unexpected Family.".
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 207
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags:
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The Light of the Moon (2017)
Plot Summary:
After a New York City woman is sexually assaulted while walking home one evening, she struggles to accept the truth and rediscover the intimacy within her relationship.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 978
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: sad
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For Ladies Only (1981)
Plot Summary:
A young man from Iowa comes to New York hoping to make it as an actor. However, he doesn't get a break and is almost out of money. So another actor who moonlights as a stripper encourages him to try it out. Eventually, he becomes the headliner of the club but his acting aspirations are in danger because of it.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 211
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags:
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Break (2018)
Plot Summary:
Lucie, a young dancer suffers an accident. When she wakes up from a coma, she and her partner start training for a dance show. On the way, she starts looking for her estranged father, a path that might lead her to life-changing love.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama
Country: France, Belgium
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: sincere, romantic, captivating, disturbing
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Charly (2002)
Plot Summary:
Sam Roberts thinks he has all the answers: the purpose of life, the meaning of love, the plan for a perfect future. Until Charly walks into his life.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 103 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, realistic, captivating, suspenseful, independent film, christian film
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The Field Is White (2002)
Plot Summary:
When things are not going well for John Taylor, he reads his journal and reflects on his missionary life and his companion Elder Alma Johnson. They try to teach people about the gospel and want to give lessons, but the people are not interested. They do teach a lady named Melissa, but does not think she can be baptized. The other missionaries try to make life bearable by having fun and living together. Finally, Melissa learns the lessons of the gospel and knows the church is true and gets baptized.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 23
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 53 min
Plot tags: independent film
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Windows of Heaven (1963)
Plot Summary:
As 85-year-old President Lorenzo Snow struggles to vanquish the two million dollar indebtedness of the Mormon church in 1899, he feels inspired to journey from Salt Lake City by train and carriage to St. George in southern Utah. Along the way he witnesses the effects of severe drought. The next day, in the St. George Tabernacle, he receives inspiration that by paying tithing, the "windows of heaven" will open, pouring out blessings. He promises the people that they can plant crops and rain will come, then continues to preach tithing as he returns home where he awaits favorable weather reports from St. George.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 51
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 50 min
Plot tags:
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How Rare a Possession: The Book of Mormon (1987)
Plot Summary:
Depicts the factual accounts of Vincenzo Di Francesca and Parley P. Pratt and how they came to appreciate the contents of the Book of Mormon.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 184
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 64 min
Plot tags:
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The Testaments (2000)
Plot Summary:
This film depict events from the Life and ministry of Jesus Christ as recorded in the New Testament and the Book of Mormon. The story culminates with a portrayal of the Ressurected Savior's visit to the ancient Americas as seen through the eyes of a fictional family. Jesus' ministry to the members of His fold in both the Holy Land and the ancient Americas powerfully demonstrates that He is the Good Shepherd of all who hear His voice.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 885
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 67 min
Plot tags: christian film, 70mm film
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The Dancer (2000)
Plot Summary:
Elle a une passion: la danse. Une ambition: danser a Broadway. Un handicap: elle est muette. Le samedi soir, dans une boite new-yorkaise, elle affronte les plus grands DJ et, quelle que soit la musique, techno, funk, jazz ou soul, elle garde le tempo et met le public a genoux. Un soir, dans la foule, un jeune scientifique la decouvre, fascine. Avec elle, il inventera un systeme qui lui permettra de danser, de s'exprimer et d'aimer.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama
Country: France
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, sincere, touching, feel good, independent film
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Birds of Paradise (2021)
Plot Summary:
Two dancers at an elite ballet academy in Paris must compete for a contract to join the highly coveted Opéra National de Paris as they confront their competitive nature, sexual awakenings and how far they would go to win.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 113 min
Plot tags: tense, captivating, disturbing, touching, teen
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Dance Academy: The Movie (2017)
Plot Summary:
This 2017 movie follows the original dance academy TV show and tracks where the characters are in their lives now.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama
Country: Germany, Australia
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: sentimental, captivating
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God's Army 2: States of Grace (2005)
Plot Summary:
A drive-by shooting in Venice, California, changes the lives of five people forever. States of Grace tells the story of a homeless street preacher, Louis, a gang banger, Carl, an aspiring actress, Holly, and two young missionaries, Lozano and Farrell, in what critics have hailed as one of the finest films of the year and one of the best Christian-themed films ever made.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 526
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 128 min
Plot tags: christian film, uplifting, touching, disturbing, independent film, serious, realistic
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Mendy (2003)
Plot Summary:
Mendy is a young Brookyln Hasid who leaves the strict rules of his insular and repressive community to join his childhood friend, Yankel, who is living securlary in Manhattan. Mendy's struggle to integrate his faith and traditions with the modern world are influenced by his growing friendship with Bianca, Yankel's free spirited Brazilian roommate.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 131
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags:
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The Mountain of the Lord (1993)
Plot Summary:
Recounts the 40-year history of building the Salt Lake Temple, shown as if recounted by Wilford Woodruff to a young reporter. It portrays the pioneers' dedication to temple worship.
IMDB Rating: 8.6
IMDB Votes: 153
Genere: Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 72 min
Plot tags:
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Center Stage: On Pointe (2016)
Plot Summary:
In Center Stage: On Pointe, Jonathan Reeves (Gallagher) is tasked with infusing more contemporary styles and modernism into the American Ballet Academy, and enlists his his top choreographers Charlie (Radetsky), Cooper (Stiefel) and Tommy (Wormald) to recruit dancers to compete at a camp where the winners will be selected to join the Academy. Bella Parker (Muñoz), who has always lived in the shadow of her hugely successful sister Kate, finally gets her chance to step into the limelight as one of the dancers recruited for the camp. Chloe Lukasiak plays Gwen, a talented dance prodigy who competes at the camp. - Denise Petski.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: emotional, captivating, psychological, realistic, funny
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Desolation Angels (1995)
Plot Summary:
Returning home from a trip to visit his mother, Nick discovers that a good friend of his, Sid, has apparently raped his girlfriend, Mary. More concerned with his own wounded pride than with Mary's lingering feelings of guilt, pain and betrayal, Nick vows revenge.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 113
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: independent film, tense, serious, realistic, suspenseful
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Joseph Smith: Plates of Gold (2011)
Plot Summary:
In 1827, Joseph Smith, Jr. was only 21 years old when he received a prophetic calling to translate ancient scriptures that would soon be published as The Book of Mormon. Less than three years later, he founded The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that today has 14 million followers and is the 4th largest religious denomination in the United States. Plates of Gold follows Joseph's early adult years and portrays the events that lead up to the publishing of The Book of Mormon and the founding of a new worldwide church. The film also details Joseph's personal life and his desire to find forgiveness, acceptance and salvation from God. Directed by Christian Vuissa (The Errand of Angels, One Good Man).
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 82
Genere: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags:
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Two Girls and a Guy (1997)
Plot Summary:
Two women confront their boyfriend, a two-timing actor who professed eternal love to each.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 9000
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: talky, melancholic, light, humorous, realistic, semi serious, sexy, clever, witty, sexual
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Red Roses and Petrol (2003)
Plot Summary:
A dysfunctional Irish family gathers after the death of their patriarch.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 124
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: psychological, sincere, touching, serious, captivating, black comedy, dark comedy