2020 PDFF Documentary Pass

Portland Dance Film Fest

10 days for watching 9 moving dance documentaries from Pakistan, Iran, United States, Germany, France, and Canada.

<p>You do not need to purchase a <strong>Documentaries Pass</strong> if you&#x27;ve purchased a <strong>2020 Festival Pass.</strong></p>

According to Movement, a story in ten chapters (Canada)

<h3>The 9 dance documentaries span subjects and various approaches to the art of the documentary with style, maturity, and care.</h3>

<h2>Documentaries Pass</h2><h3>Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon (United States)</h3><p>Gwen Verdon was Broadway’s greatest actor/dancers. The team of Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse changed the world of dance on Broadway and film. </p><h3>Revival (United States)</h3><p>In the spring of 2017, four older choreographers, once seminal participants in the modern dance world and Broadway, started the monumental task of creating dances with a diverse group of New York seniors</p><h3>According to Movement, in ten chapters (Canada)</h3><p>According to movement is a cinematic journey where the thoughtful gesture merges into this great human choreography. Divided into 10 chapters, the feature film is a poetic and playful reflection on the beauty of the everyday gestures.</p><h3>touched (Germany, Finland, Netherlands)</h3><p>Pina Bausch, the world-famous dancer, choreographer and director of Tanztheater Wuppertal, died in June 2009. She left one of the most important artistic legacies – not only in the realm of dance.</p><h3>How She Moves (Pakistan)</h3><p>How She Moves is a documentary short about the humorous and spirited Indu Mitha, a 90 year old dance teacher in Pakistan.</p><h3>All It Gives (Canada)</h3><p>Showcasing one of Toronto’s best dancers, “All It Gives” follows the story of Kosi Eze, a Nigerian immigrant who moved to Canada when she was 14. She was immediately hooked by the vibrant HipHop scene in Toronto and Mississauga.</p><h3>Through Jann (France)</h3><p>Jann constantly seeks balance between a questioning mind and a body that doesn’t always listen.</p><h3>GRACEFULLY (Iran)</h3><p>Gracefully offers a tender and moving portrait of an 80-year-old man who in his youth was known for traditional dancing at local ceremonies and celebrations dressed as a woman, and now works as a farmer.</p><h3>Black Stains (United States)</h3><p>Inspired by the personal experiences of Trent D. Williams, Jr., an African-American choreographer, Black Stains depicts the reality of living while black in the United States</p><p></p><h3>Watch trailers and get more info on the films in the <a href="http://portlanddancefilmfest.com/docs-2" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Documentaries Pass Program</a>.</h3>

<p>The films will become available to watch at 12:01 am Pacific Time on October 2nd and viewing will close at 11:59 pm Pacific Time on October 11th.</p><p></p>

2020 PDFF Documentary Pass

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