Alive and Kicking

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Alive and Kicking

Released Apr 7, 2017

1h 28m

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After getting involved in swing dancing, some people are inspired to look inside themselves and make changes in their lives.

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Moira MacDonald

Seattle Times

Though it adheres to documentary convention by picking out a few competitive swing dancers and following them throughout the film, "Alive and Kicking" keeps dancing off into other areas, and we just hold its hand and follow.

Rated: 3.5/4

Apr 12, 2017

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Sheri Linden

Los Angeles Times

Glatzer captures the love and support of an intergenerational community, one in which nonagenarians cut the rug alongside up-and-comers.

Apr 6, 2017

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Christopher Kompanek

Washington Post

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.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 6, 2017

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Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

It is fast and exciting and I could watch it all day!

Rated: B-

Mar 12, 2019

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Robert Roten

Laramie Movie Scope

This is a very life-affirming movie with joyous dance performances with a lot of amazing acrobatic moves. It is not only a lot of fun to watch, but a good antidote for these dark, depressing times in the world.

Rated: B+

Dec 22, 2017

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Harvey S. Karten

Shockya.com

Full of life, this swinging doc shows the fervor attending a throwback to the 1920s, dancers who enthusiastically go back in time to give new spirit to the Lindy Hop.

Rated: A-

Dec 18, 2017

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Sarah N

Charming, fun, thoughtful and poignant ✨ a great movie to lift your spirits even if you’ve never danced a step in your life. A great watch 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/16/24

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Audience Member

A very good documentary. There is a lot of fun in it, but not without poignant moments. Dancing can put you more in touch with life.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Such a rewarding film/documentary about the joy (and history) of dancing swing. Personal accounts mixed with nostalgic film clips and dancing at every corner made this one a winner for me.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

SUCH a fun, rewarding film!! A really thoughtful balance between the joy of swing dancing and the realities of life, love and commitment. A real gem.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Synopsis

After getting involved in swing dancing, some people are inspired to look inside themselves and make changes in their lives.

Director: Susan Glatzer
Producer: Susan Glatzer
Screenwriter: Susan Glatzer
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: Blumhouse Productions, Magnolia Pictures
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 7, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 7, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $67.6K
Runtime: 1h 28m

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