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Review: ‘Ballroom’ strikes balance between humor, intrigue

August 3, 2011 by KatieZiraldo 1 Comment

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

Entertainment Coverage: Waiting for Superman Review

August 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Name: Jessica Dianne Grade: Junior MIPA Class: Entertainment Coverage Instructor: Jamie Flanagan Waiting and waiting for Superman to show up, and he never does. That’s everyday reality for public school students who actually come to school to learn, and our teachers are failing them. Waiting for Superman directed by David Guggenheim, sheds light on our American … [Read more...] about Entertainment Coverage: Waiting for Superman Review

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