The David Dance

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The David Dance

2014

1h 48m

Drama

LGBTQ+

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6 Reviews

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Away from the microphone, David (Don Scime) is soft spoken, shy and unsure of himself. However, as Danger Dave -- host of the radio show Gay Talk in Buffalo, N.Y. -- he's poised, witty and every listener's best friend. His sister, Kate, is a thrice divorced banker with a yen for classical music and cats. Though successful, the siblings suffer from a secret, yet vast sense of inadequacy. Kate decides to adopt an orphan in Brazil and asks David to be a father figure.

Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

Logy, stagey and overlong.

Nov 3, 2016

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Helen T. Verongos

New York Times

This film retains many of the qualities of theater. But without the benefit of theatrical devices that might clarify the order of events, its time warps undermine the plot.

Oct 13, 2016

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Chuck Wilson

Village Voice

[A] painfully dull film ...

Oct 12, 2016

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Emilie Black

Cinema Crazed

The film, with these two elements working with the script, feels cozy and personal. The David Dance is a well-crafted family drama with characters the viewers can care about and want to follow through their rough patches.

Apr 16, 2020

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Alexander Ryll

Gay Essential

Being different and open is a challenging endeavor in Don Scime's The David Dance, a heartfelt indie film that questions religious dogma and tackles the validity of America's objections to non-conventional family structures.

Rated: 7

Nov 3, 2018

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David Noh

Film Journal International

How can something so politically right be so aesthetically wrong?

Oct 14, 2016

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Audience Member

I really enjoyed watching this movie !!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Audience Member

Touching and sensitive portrayal of life, love and loss. Excellent acting, direction and writing of interest to both gay and straight audiences.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Audience Member

The David Dance is such a beautiful and modern story,I was captivated from beginning to end. Director and actor Don Scime' is such an inspiration,his talent really shines through this master piece. I really recommend this film,I want to see it again soon! Robert Ordoñez Photographer/Actor

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/10/23

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Audience Member

The David Dance, which has won numerous awards, was a remarkable gem that I stumbled across on a night out at the Carlton theatre in Toronto. I am certainly glad that I went. There were many chords in the film that personally resonated with me, bullying in school, struggling with insecurity, and dealing with religious homophobia to name just a few. At times, I was brought to tears and at others to laugh. Don Scime, the writer/actor/producer of the film, personally attended the screening (one of the great things about the Carlton is having producers and actors from films attend - something you don't get with the big name theatres) and that was an unexpected treat since the audience was able to ask questions about the film. I certainly recommend seeing this film. The film has many layers which show a true writers talent and the actors did a wonderful job immersing the audience in the characters they portrayed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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kevin t

Interesting and heartful

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Not a good movie at all. The themes were out of date. The production values uninspired. The best I can say about it is that it tried.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Aprill Winney

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Don Scime

David

Guy Adkins

Chris

Antoinette LaVecchia

Kate

Jordan Baker

June

Tonye Patano

Mrs. P.

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Synopsis

Away from the microphone, David (Don Scime) is soft spoken, shy and unsure of himself. However, as Danger Dave -- host of the radio show Gay Talk in Buffalo, N.Y. -- he's poised, witty and every listener's best friend. His sister, Kate, is a thrice divorced banker with a yen for classical music and cats. Though successful, the siblings suffer from a secret, yet vast sense of inadequacy. Kate decides to adopt an orphan in Brazil and asks David to be a father figure.

Director: Aprill Winney
Producer: Don Scime
Screenwriter: Don Scime
Production Co: Brave Lad Films
Genre: Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 8, 2018
Runtime: 1h 48m

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