In 2005, Marilyn Agrelo directed the documentary “Mad Hot Ballroom,” a movie focused on various schools in New York City who train to take part in a city-wide dance competition. However, the true interest of the story comes in the personalities of the children featured, their stories and what they have to say. In one of the schools, located in Washington Heights, there is a … [Read more...] about Review: ‘Ballroom’ strikes balance between humor, intrigue
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Small crowd gathers to watch ‘Ballroom’
A small crowd of about 40 MIPA students attended the Aug. 2 showing of "Mad Hot Ballroom" in the auditorium of the Business College Complex. Some students said they expected more of a student turnout. Aya Abe, a sophomore from Loy Norrix High School, said she expected the turnout of last year for the showing of "Waiting for Superman," an auditorium that was packed to the … [Read more...] about Small crowd gathers to watch ‘Ballroom’
Review: Mad Hot Ballroom
They are every empathetic movie-goer's dream become reality: Kids growing up in the ghetto, set up for a life of crime and hardship, who experience an intervention that changes their outlook on life and their personality. The documentary "Mad Hot Ballroom" does just that, and it does it in a pretty good way. The film focuses on New York City elementary students who are … [Read more...] about Review: Mad Hot Ballroom