Debonair Dancers
Debonair Dancers is a 1986 short American documentary film produced and directed by Alison Nigh-Strelich, and narrated by Jack Lemmon. It is about The Debonaire Special Dancers of Bakersfield, CA, a group started decades ago by John Soiu and continues today under the direction of Sheri Fortino. The group fosters social and life skills while stimulating creativity and confidence in the special needs students it serves. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
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Debonair Dancers
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1986
Runtime
0h 24m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
57%
Original Title
Debonair Dancers
Production Companies
Brooks Institute of Photography
Director
Alison Nigh-Strelich
Description
Debonair Dancers is a 1986 short American documentary film produced and directed by Alison Nigh-Strelich, and narrated by Jack Lemmon. It is about The Debonaire Special Dancers of Bakersfield, CA, a group started decades ago by John Soiu and continues today under the direction of Sheri Fortino. The group fosters social and life skills while stimulating creativity and confidence in the special needs students it serves. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.