May 22, 2005

Mad Hot Ballroom



This is a documentary that follows 3 groups of New York City 5th graders through a mandatory 10 week dance program in their public schools. It is the best film I've seen this year and is running as part of the Seattle International Film Festival. You needn't be a fan of dance or Frank Sinatra to be enraptured by this story. The students are what make the movie a delight to watch. The work of director and producer Marilyn Agrelo in capturing these moments and presenting them the way she has is pure genius.