2017
Not Rated
Magnolia Pictures
1 h 28 m

2017
Not Rated
Magnolia Pictures
1 h 28 m

Summary Alive and Kicking gives the audience an intimate, insider’s view into the culture of the current swing dance world while shedding light on issues facing modern society. No matter what troubles they are facing in their lives, swing dancers are filled with joy, exhilaration, and even giddiness while they dance. Boiled down to its core, swi...

Directed By: Susan Glatzer

Written By: Heidi Zimmerman, Susan Glatzer

2017
Not Rated
Magnolia Pictures
1 h 28 m

2017
Not Rated
Magnolia Pictures
1 h 28 m

Alive and Kicking

Name: Alive and Kicking
Genre: Documentary, History, Music
Released: 2017-04-07
Duration: 1 min 28 s
Rating: 77
Cast: Hilary Alexander, Evita Arce, Kimberly Clever, Sharon Davis, Emelie DecaVita

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews

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Directed By: Susan Glatzer

Written By: Heidi Zimmerman, Susan Glatzer

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The Seattle Times

Apr 12, 2017

It’s impossible to watch this film without a tapping toe and a smile.

By Moira Macdonald FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

Apr 6, 2017

There may be no fancy filmmaking steps in “Alive and Kicking,” but the jaw-dropping improvisations and physical intimacy of the dancers make it an action film par excellence — joy-fueled and gravity-defying.

By Sheri Linden FULL REVIEW

Village Voice

Apr 6, 2017

The dancers in Alive and Kicking all share a rapturous expression, and Glatzer makes the case for this Depression-era diversion as a modern tonic for isolation.

By Serena Donadoni FULL REVIEW

Washington Post

Apr 6, 2017

Glatzer captures the visceral charge of moving wildly in tandem with another person, often in improvised bouts that forge strong bonds between partners, if only for a few minutes.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Apr 4, 2017

Though its cinematography is nothing to write home about, the action Alive and Kicking captures is so transfixing, one marvels that dancers can keep it up for five years, much less five decades.

By John DeFore FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Blumhouse Productions, Swing Pictures

Release Date Apr 7, 2017

Duration 1 h 28 m

Rating Not Rated

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Tagline Happiness is just a few steps away

Website http://www.swingthedoc.com/

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Awards

SXSW Film Festival

• 2 Nominations

Film Club's The Lost Weekend

• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

Portland International Film Festival

• 1 Nomination

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Hilary Alexander

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Evita Arce

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Kimberly Clever

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Sharon Davis

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Emelie DecaVita

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Rebecka DecaVita

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Zoe the Wonder Dog

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Rusty Frank

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Augie Freeman

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David Frutos

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George Gee

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Sommer Gentry

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Andrea Gordon

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Dawn Hampton

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John Paul Helveston

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Jo Hoffberg

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Michael Jagger

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Barbara Allison Jones

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Meschiya Lake

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Sing Lim

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