Customer Reviews

Dance Me Outside

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One of the most unique and fascinating films I have ever watched. True blue Canadian talent, acting, story, plot. Filmed on two Native reserves in Ontario. This was the movie that launched the careers of Adam Beach, Hugh Dillon, Michael Greyeyes and Jennifer Podemski! A must see!!!

This movie is exceptional! I was fascinated and impressed by the show, it was unique, honest, full of imagination and spontaneity. I think Bruce McDonald is gifted, not only in his choice of characters but in his ability to capture the essence of these characters,the story, and the atmosphere. Ryan Black was by far the most fascinating and talented actor, which I feel is overlooked, although all the actors were exceptional. There was a series show called "The Rez" on Canadian TV which is now in reruns (APTN), and was based on that movie and book. I only hope Bruce McDonald will reconsider and continue with something along those lines again. Bruce McDonald runs Shadowshows dot com if anyone else wants to encourage him. A Canadian fan.

I watched it one night, well actually one morning when I couldnt sleep at like 1:00 in the morning. Ever since I saw it I have been trying to rent it or buy it. This is one of the best movies I have ever seen..and I thing about anyone will like it.

Whilst recently living in Canada i had the opportunity to see 'dance me outside' several times as well as enjoy a number of other local products involving first nation actors.As my work involves working with indegenous peoples on both sides of the globe i was struck by the many parallels between the lifestyle portrayed in the films with that of the lifestyles of our local aboriginal peoples and the mission settlements of the more isolated regions of australia. On a purely aesthetic level i found the movie very enjoyable with its skillful use of irony, tragedy and comedy, not to mention the talent of actors such as Adam Beach, a very powerful medium for portraying what could almost be called universal issues of young indigenous peoples. This is one movie i would love to have in my collection but unfortunately i have had problems finding the video in a format that works on our local vhs players. If anyone has any suggestions i would be very grateful. All-in-all i would recommend the movie to anyone.