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By Barbara Shulgasser-Parker
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Dancers strive for recognition of their art; language.
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Uncredited: The Story of Passinho
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What's the Story?
Young and talented dancer Andre Oliveira is the focus of UNCREDITED: THE STORY OF PASSINHO. Like other greats in the art of the Rio slum-born dance form Passinho, he strives to give it honor and legitimacy by performing and doing battles and duels to spread its greatness. When the Red Bull Dance Your Style international dance contest comes to Brazil, he trains with friends to be his best. He is endearing and sweet, nice to his supportive mom, good to his friends, and respectful of "elder" dancers who came before him when the dance began around 2000. His hard work culminates in a fun dance-off.
Is It Any Good?
The film takes us into the lives of agile, talented dancers who recognize the art of their movement and want their dance genre to gain recognition and legitimacy in the larger world. Andre could not be a more attractive ambassador and advocate for Passinho. The close-knit community is so invested in his success that some say that when he wins a contest it feels as if they too have won. The movie's greater message is that sometimes poor communities are maligned, as if poverty is their own fault. Here, the Passinho dancers say they are proud to be from the favela. One says he couldn't imagine living anywhere else.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the deep emotion expressed by the dancers about their wanting to spread their "favela" (slum) culture and share love with the world.
What can we tell about Andre from seeing him interact with his mom?
How does the movie portray the sense that the dancers feel their art is underappreciated simply because it sprang from an impoverished area?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : February 20, 2025
- Directors : Sabothati , Fred Ouro Preto
- Inclusion Information : Black Movie Director(s) , Latino Movie Director(s)
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Documentary
- Character Strengths : Perseverance
- Run time : 50 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : March 11, 2025
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