Mad Hot Ballroom
Mad Hot Ballroom is one of the most talked-about Documentary, Family movies released in 2005, attracting audiences with its cinematic storytelling and memorable performances.
Eleven-year-old New York City public school kids journey into the world of ballroom dancing and reveal pieces of themselves and their world along the way. Told from their candid, sometimes humorous perspectives, these kids are transformed, from reluctant participants to determined competitors, from typical urban kids to "ladies and gentlemen," on their way to try to compete in the final citywide competition.