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Gotta Dance

Play trailer Poster for Gotta Dance Released Jul 31, 2009 1h 35m Documentary Music Play Trailer Watchlist
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The New Jersey NETSationals are definitely not ordinary professional basketball hip-hop dancers. Composed of one man and 12 women (all senior citizens), the NETSationals team is, in fact, the first of its kind in sports history. Director Dori Berinstein tackles this unusual topic by starting from the ground up, following the 13 determined dance hopefuls from their initial tryouts all the way to arena glory, crafting an inspiring view of people following their hearts and overcoming the odds.

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Alissa Simon Variety Heartwarming and full of self-deprecating humor, albeit somewhat over-long and repetitive. Jul 6, 2010 Full Review Kenneth Turan Los Angeles Times It's a charmer in its own right. Rated: 3.5/5 Aug 21, 2009 Full Review Kyle Smith New York Post Despite its engaging message and lovable stars, Gotta Dance is more a TV newsmagazine segment than a full-length feature. Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 31, 2009 Full Review Grace Montgomery Common Sense Media Upbeat docu about senior dance team has mild swearing. Rated: 3/5 May 10, 2016 Full Review Linda Cook Quad City Times (Davenport, IA) I couldn't believe I found myself thinking, "Gosh, I can't wait to get old." Rated: 3.5/4 Feb 1, 2010 Full Review David Noh Film Journal International Engaging look at a troupe of senior-citizen hip-hop dancers. Aug 3, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Proof age is just a number. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member BEST DOCUMENTARY EVER! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/23 Full Review Audience Member Well paced documentary that makes you realize what a waste of time it is to have inhibitions. Schiz-y Betsy/Betty has a rockin' " I LOVE MATH" t-shirt and can really move to the hip-hop beat! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member I and the three other people in at the Laemmle Music Hall Theater thoroughly enjoyed this film. Can't help smiling at their tenacity, exuberance, and joy of dancing. Gotta give 'em some respect. It's a shame that mainstream film draw such huge audiences and gems like this film struggle to an audience. Go see it and cheer 'em on. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member HIP HOP HOORAY! Finally, a film that real people of all ages can relate to! I saw this film at the Tribeca Film Festival and cheered, along with the rest of the audience, when these lively senior citizen hip hop newbies succeed in overcoming their personal challenges and inner demons and achieve victory as the NETSational Seniors! These folks are sure to dance their way into your heart! Put this film on the top of your list of fun things to do this summer! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Great movie! so uplifting and cheerful and some great dancing to watch too! Teaches a great life lesson while entertaining. Great for all ages! GO SEE IT! opens at the Beekman Theater in NYC on July 31st! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The New Jersey NETSationals are definitely not ordinary professional basketball hip-hop dancers. Composed of one man and 12 women (all senior citizens), the NETSationals team is, in fact, the first of its kind in sports history. Director Dori Berinstein tackles this unusual topic by starting from the ground up, following the 13 determined dance hopefuls from their initial tryouts all the way to arena glory, crafting an inspiring view of people following their hearts and overcoming the odds.
Director
Dori Berinstein
Producer
Dori Berinstein
Screenwriter
Dori Berinstein, Adam Zucker
Distributor
Mitropoulos Films
Production Co
Dramatic Forces
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 31, 2009, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 8, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$25.1K
Runtime
1h 35m
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