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When the Beat Drops

2018 1h 27m Documentary LGBTQ+ List
83% Tomatometer 6 Reviews Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
The history of bucking, an energetic form of dance.
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B.L. Panther The Spool Sims excels in showing the joy and ecstasy these men get from dancing. Jun 9, 2021 Full Review Sarah Boslaugh TheArtsStl When the Beat Drops is a joy to watch, and remarkably polished considering it's the feature debut for Sims, who is well-known as a dancer and choreographer. Rated: 7/10 Apr 27, 2021 Full Review Chase Burns The Stranger (Seattle, WA) Their fantasy imagines a world where they are celebrated and writ large like the majorettes they admire. When the Beat Drops allows them to take it one step further: These men are bigger than the football stadium they imagine. Nov 6, 2018 Full Review Steve Murray ArtsATL The movie could benefit from a stronger structure, but as we follow these guys - and learn their stories - as they prepare to compete in Detroit, it's an engaging ride. Sep 27, 2018 Full Review Jazz Tangcay Awards Daily Bucking It's the dance move you've probably seen but didn't know about. When The Beat Drops is everything you ever needed to know about the underground dance movement. Aug 20, 2018 Full Review Roger Moore Movie Nation Fascinating if somewhat myopic documentary dissection of how "bucking"and "J-Setting" dance styles and dance battles got their start. Rated: 2.5/4 Jul 30, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis The history of bucking, an energetic form of dance.
Director
Jamal Sims
Producer
Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Jordan Brendan Finnegan
Genre
Documentary, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 26, 2021
Runtime
1h 27m
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