The Backup Dancer

Year: 2016

Actors: Rose Leslie, Ray Liotta, Gina Rodriguez, Justin Bartha

Duration: 90 min

The story of an emotionally detached back-up dancer, Athena, who must return home to Florida to help care for her estranged father, Jack, when he gets diagnosed with cancer. There she must contend with Jacks denial of his illness, challenging ways, and irresponsible lifestyle while also caring for six year old Honey Bunny who is only beginning to grasp the error in Jacks ways. Meanwhile, Athena learns that she has a call back to be a back-up dancer for Beyonces next tour which puts her priorities into question. In the end, Athena must acknowledge her own flaws in order to grow up and move forward after dealing with her traumatic familial situation.

Genre: Comedy   Drama