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86 Min. Feature Documentary

Philip Shane, Editor
Director: Hilla Medalia 
Editors: Philip Shane, Bob Eisenhardt, Jean Tsien

Currently In Worldwide Theatrical Release

"Irresistible to behold."
The New York Times

"A surprising, well-crafted look at a ballroom-dancing program aimed at bridging gaps."
Variety

"A documentary that doesn't force-feed its message of hope but genuinely earns it."
The Los Angeles Times
 

Awards:

Best Editing Award
Philip Shane & Bob Eisenhardt
DocAviv Film Festival, Tel Aviv, Israel

World Premiere Selection
Tribeca Film Festival

Opening Night Selection
DocAviv Film Festival, Tel Aviv, Israel

Best Documentary
Ramdam Film Festival, Belgium

Audience Awards
Washington Jewish Film Festival
Festival 2, Valenciennes, France

Official Festival Selection: 
Sydney Film Festival, Australia
ArcLight Documentary Festival, Los Angeles
FilmFest, München, Germany
Aspen Ideas Festival, Colorado
And many more

The story of Pierre Dulaine, four-time ballroom dancing world champion, fulfilling a life-long dream when he takes his program, Dancing Classrooms, back to his city of birth, Jaffa. For generations, Jaffa has been a city divided by two communities that continue to grow increasingly apart. Over a ten-week period, Pierre teaches Jewish and Palestinian Israeli children to dance and compete together. The film explores the complex stories of three children, all of whom who are forced to confront issues of identity, segregation, and racial prejudice as they dance with their enemy. We watch Pierre transform their lives, confirming his belief that dance can overcome hatred and provide the first steps towards real change.