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Dangerous Curves

2016 · 12 min

A short, intimate portrait that quietly observes one woman navigating visibility, self-image and public attention with thoughtful calm.

Directed by
Merete Mueller
Genres
Documentary
Overview
What is confidence, really? On stage, online and in everyday life, plus-sized pole dancer Roslyn Mays navigates newfound media attention and various types of public exposure.

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Directed by
Merete Mueller
Genres
Documentary
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • identity
    • media
    • gender
    • ambition
    • freedom
    Places
    • big city
    • workplace
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
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    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour3
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension3
    Darkness2
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight5

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    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Merete Mueller
    Runtime
    12 min

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