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She Dances

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Forced to reconnect on the road to her final dance competition, a father and daughter must confront their fractured relationship. As they navigate a shared tragedy, the whirlwind of the Young Miss Southeast Regional Dance Finals becomes the backdrop for their journey toward healing. She Dances is a story about rediscovering family and finding yourself--about accepting what is, letting it shape you, and recognizing who you are through the memories of those you love most.

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Christian Zilko IndieWire Jun 12
B-
While the film suffers from some flat, uninspired writing, the ensemble cast brings enough quality character work to the table to ensure it stays watchable. Go to Full Review Elizabeth Weitzman TheWrap Jun 10
So though “She Dances” feels like an intimately personal film, it’s also, in the end, a pretty powerful one. Go to Full Review Tomris Laffly Variety Jun 10
In the end, the only lasting memory of “She Dances” will be the one spelled out in its opening credits —introducing us to Audrey Zahn, before she inevitably pirouettes her way to greener cinematic pastures. Go to Full Review Connor Petrey Pop Culture Leftovers Oct 28
She Dances is a gripping tale of grief and trauma told through the eyes of a father and daughter working through it all in one fateful weekend trip. Go to Full Review Alyssa Christian Next Best Picture Jun 13
8/10
Regardless of its predictable nature, “She Dances” is easy to like, thanks to its performances, impressive camera work, and smart script. Go to Full Review Frank J. Avella The Contending Jun 11
B
One of the joys of She Dances is the amount of love we can feel between father and daughter. ...The movie is heartwarming without being overly manipulative or pandering. And it’s quite funny without being contrived. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Cast & Crew

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Rick Gomez

Director

Steve Zahn

Actor

Audrey Zahn

Actor

Mackenzie Ziegler

Actor

Ethan Hawke

Actor

Sonequa Martin-Green

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Movie Info

Synopsis Forced to reconnect on the road to her final dance competition, a father and daughter must confront their fractured relationship. As they navigate a shared tragedy, the whirlwind of the Young Miss Southeast Regional Dance Finals becomes the backdrop for their journey toward healing. She Dances is a story about rediscovering family and finding yourself--about accepting what is, letting it shape you, and recognizing who you are through the memories of those you love most.
Director
Rick Gomez
Producer
Rick Gomez, Steve Zahn, Jenny Gomez, Mandi Reno, Jenifer Westphal, Coby Toland, Jason Reed
Screenwriter
Rick Gomez, Steve Zahn
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 33m