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How to Dance in Ohio
“A Simple Rite Of Passage Can Take Extraordinary Courage”
6.6 / 10• 2015• 1h 28m•NR• English
DocumentaryDrama
Storyline
In Columbus, Ohio, a group of autistic teenagers and young adults role-play this transition by going through the deceptively complex social interactions of preparing for a spring formal. Focusing on several young women as they go through an iconic American rite of passage, we are given intimate access to people who are often unable to share their experiences with others. With humor and heartbreak, How to Dance in Ohio shows the daily courage of people facing their fears and opening themselves to the pain, worry, and joy of the social world.
Cast & Crew
EA
Emilio Amigo
Self
LeadWhat People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Alexandra Shiva's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. How to Dance in Ohio is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
