Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance
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1h 34m
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Directed by
Khadifa Wong
Synopsis
Free of any artificial narrative, Uprooted is a cinematic exploration of this art form, paying homage to its lineage, celebrating its many re-interpretations and through a fast- moving kaleidoscope of movement and music will, inspire the dancer of tomorrow to keep this art form alive.
Occupying a contested artscape, Jazz Dance, with its historic and artistic roots in enslaved peoples is also a metaphor for struggle, resistance and acceptance.
This is a film that allows everyone to experience testimonials and exemplars from people that love jazz dance and believe it matters as much as life.