Movie

B-Girl

2009 · 84 min

A gritty yet hopeful dance drama that balances street violence with the redemptive power of movement and community.

Tagline: Let the battles begin
Overview: A young female breakdancer, Angel, moves to Los Angeles after an attack by an ex-boyfriend nearly ends her dance career forever. B-Girl follows Angel through recovery and acceptance of a new life as she busts a move into the male-centric world of underground hip hop.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, earnest and uplifting. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Trauma, healing, identity, found family
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: trauma
healing
identity
found family
survival
Places: big city
workplace
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild