Take the Lead (2006)

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Cast: Antonio Banderas, Dante Basco, Lauren Collins, Jenna Dewan, Elijah Kelley, Jonathan Malen, Alfre Woodard, Rob Brown, Vaya DaCosta, John Ortiz

Director: Liz Friedlander

Writer: Dianne Houston

Advisory: for thematic material, language and some violence

Genre: Drama, Musical

Rating: PG-13

Running Time: 117 min.

Synopsis: Inspired by a true story, Antonio Banderas stars as internationally acclaimed ballroom dancer Pierre Dulane. The film revolves around a professional dancer who volunteers to teach in the New York City public school system. But when his classic methods clash with his students' hip hop instincts, he teams up with them to create a new style of dance and becomes their mentor in the process. "Take the Lead" co-stars Alfre Woodard and marks the feature directing debut of veteran music video helmer Liz Friedlander.

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