Call Me Dancer

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Call Me Dancer

Released Dec 15, 2023

1h 24m

Documentary

Biography

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Manish is an athletic street dancer from Mumbai, whose working-class parents depend on their only son's support. When he accidentally walks into an inner-city dance school and encounters a curmudgeonly 70-year-old Israeli ballet master, a hunger develops within him. Ambitious and passionate, Manish is determined to make it as a professional dancer, but the odds are stacked against him. Call Me Dancer is a story of hope, heartache, and hard work. Together, Manish and Yehuda transform each other's lives, searching to uncover who and what they are. Yehuda seeks a purpose and a place to call home. Manish dreams of dancing on the world-stage but struggles to break free from the confines of his own economic and social circumstances.

Ruth Maramis

FlixChatter Film Blog

Such a vibrant, dynamic lively film that celebrates the potent power of art in Indian culture. I was deeply moved by Manish & Yehuda’s story of an unlikely but life-changing friendship.

Apr 25, 2024

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Simi Horwitz

The Forward

"Call Me Dancer" is a charming character-driven documentary about family, culture, and the improbable friendship between a 21-year-old Mumbai street dancer, Manish Chauhan, and a 70-year-old Israeli ballet master, Yehuda Maor.

Apr 23, 2024

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Pat Mullen

POV Magazine

While the film oddly does not seem remotely interested in Manish’s personal life—there’s nary a sense of one—Call Me Dancer honestly captures the level of dedication required to make it as a starving artist.

Jan 15, 2024

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Joel Copling

Spectrum Culture

Manish Chauhan’s relationship with his eccentric instructor, Yehuda Maor, is central to Call Me Dancer; however, the film never moves beyond a superficial understanding of Chauhan, his admittedly charming family and his one-of-a-kind teacher.

Dec 18, 2023

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Avi Offer

NYC Movie Guru

Genuinely heartfelt, captivating and inspirational. It will make you stand up and cheer.

Dec 14, 2023

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Matthew Carey

Deadline Hollywood Daily

Call Me Dancer reaches the heart through the archetypal quest of the film’s hero, and the charm of Manish Chauhan.

Nov 18, 2023

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Bunny Aberle

Up.ifting, entertaining, heartwarming. Loved the story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/15/24

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Ellen A

A gem of a movie in every way -- it will touch your heart! Don't miss your chance to see it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/25/23

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Jahlyn Karuna

Such an inspiring story which gave me so many insights to reflect upon and resonate with. I am sensitized and more motivated today !!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/21/23

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Thomas vF

A wonderful, moving, and uplifting film. Definitely worth seeing!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/20/23

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S C

Fabulously moving, inspiring, and cinematically presented with a deft touch. A pure delight.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/18/23

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Lisa B

I loved it as dancing is one of my hobbies! I related to Manish with his passion for dancing!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/17/23

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Pip Gilmour

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Synopsis

Manish is an athletic street dancer from Mumbai, whose working-class parents depend on their only son's support. When he accidentally walks into an inner-city dance school and encounters a curmudgeonly 70-year-old Israeli ballet master, a hunger develops within him. Ambitious and passionate, Manish is determined to make it as a professional dancer, but the odds are stacked against him. Call Me Dancer is a story of hope, heartache, and hard work. Together, Manish and Yehuda transform each other's lives, searching to uncover who and what they are. Yehuda seeks a purpose and a place to call home. Manish dreams of dancing on the world-stage but struggles to break free from the confines of his own economic and social circumstances.

Director: Pip Gilmour, Leslie Shampaine
Producer: Cynthia Kane, Priya Ramasubban, Leslie Shampaine
Screenwriter: Jennifer Beman, Pip Gilmour, Leslie Shampaine
Distributor: Abramorama
Production Co: Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF), Shampaine Pictures, First Hand Films, Arte
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 15, 2023, Limited
Runtime: 1h 24m