When two dancers are asked to partner at an audition, each struggle with the flip sides of homophobia before finding common footing. The dancers take a journey through genres of partner dancing, addressing homophobia and effeminophobia. Rooted in hustle, the dancers move through its various influences such as mambo and lindy-hop while integrating elements of contemporary hip-hop. During this duet, they develop a relationship, breakthrough societal norms, and come to terms with platonic intimacy.
Shot with a remote head and jib, the camera sweeps through the fast-paced choreography capturing hustle as a transcendent force of black joy and tenderness.
Director: Amanda Beane
Choreographers & Performers: Abdiel & Shay Dixon
Written by: Amanda Beane & Abdiel
Producer: Reina Lam
Director of Photography: Sarah Simka Jaffe
Jib Op: Kristina Willemse
1st AC: Sarah Wells
Data Wrangler: Latajh Weaver
Gaffer: Alesksandra Seiger
Production Designer: Keri Shewmaker
Wardrobe Stylist: Zakiya Zazaboi
Makeup Artist: Yvette Matthews-Mason
Editor: Zoë Mountain
Colorist: Daniela Rodriguez Martinez
Music: Trackademicks
Special Thanks:
Judy Flannery, San Francisco Dance Film Festival
Elizabeth Sturton, University Club of San Francisco
Hilary Jacobs, Hil's Cooking Catering
Andrew Junker, French Press Films
Ryan Thomas, Bolt Lighting Rental
Rashod Edwards, SF Film
Peggy Peralta, Fairy Godmother
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20 июн 2023
