Alive and Kicking
Alive and Kicking gives the audience an intimate, insider’s view into the culture of the current swing dance world while shedding light on issues facing modern American society.
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Genre: Documentary, History
Director: Susan Glatzer
Actors: Augie Freeman, David Frutos, Emelie DecaVita, Evita Arce, George Gee, Hilary Alexander, Kimberly Clever, Rebecka DecaVita, Rusty Frank, Sharon Davis, Sommer Gentry
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