Year: 1986
Runtime: 24 mins
Language: English
Director: Alison Nigh-Strelich
Alison Nigh‑Strelich produced this 1986 short documentary, narrated by Jack Lemmon, about Bakersfield, California's Debonaire Special Dancers, a program founded by John Soiu and now led by Sheri Fortino. The dance group develops social and life skills, creativity and confidence in its students. It earned an Oscar nomination for Best Documentary Short.
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