Sparkle

About This Film

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Festival Year: 2013
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Run Time: 18 Minutes
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Film Type: Short
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Animated: No
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Countr(ies): USA
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Language: English
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English Subtitles: No
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Captions: None

Film Overview

Sheri Sparkle Williams has been a star dancer with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) for nearly 40 years, a track record virtually unheard of in the professional dance community. The powerhouse dancer suffers her first serious injury, on stage during a bold performance. She must decide whether to face the tough work needed to recover in time for a return to the stage… at age 49. Winner of the 2012 Audience Award at the Silverdocs Film Festival.DCDC is a venerable African American modern dance company, founded by Jeraldyne Blunden. Its home is Dayton Ohio, though the company performs world wide.