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No Maps on My Taps

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This nostalgic documentary investigates the history of tap dancing, particularly focusing on the 1930s, when performers became famous for accompanying live jazz music. Viewing the art form from a cultural perspective, the film, which makes extensive use of movie clips and vintage photographs, explores tap dancing in the context of the American -- and most significantly African-American -- heritage. Among the revered dancers featured are Bunny Briggs, Chuck Green and Howard "Sandman" Sims.

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Michael Blowen Boston Globe Through interviews, photographs, vintage movies and some of the happiest feet around, Nierenberg communicates the pleasure, satisfaction and difficulty of one of America's indigenous art forms. Apr 28, 2018 Full Review Robert Abele Los Angeles Times An hour-long swell of glorious African American history and feared-forgotten artistry ... Sep 14, 2017 Full Review John DeFore The Hollywood Reporter Where many performance films suffer from being too attached to their present-tense anchoring event, Nierenberg's is expansive, letting its subjects range freely in interviews conducted in rehearsal rooms and on the street. Jul 9, 2017 Full Review Daniel Eagan Film Journal International Appealing documentary about three extraordinary tap dancers is ready to win over a new generation of viewers. Jul 10, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis This nostalgic documentary investigates the history of tap dancing, particularly focusing on the 1930s, when performers became famous for accompanying live jazz music. Viewing the art form from a cultural perspective, the film, which makes extensive use of movie clips and vintage photographs, explores tap dancing in the context of the American -- and most significantly African-American -- heritage. Among the revered dancers featured are Bunny Briggs, Chuck Green and Howard "Sandman" Sims.
Director
George T. Nierenberg
Producer
George T. Nierenberg
Screenwriter
Lynn Rogoff, George T. Nierenberg
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
58m
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