The Backup Dancer
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 wit…
The Backup Dancer
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.
The Backup Dancer
Comedy,Drama
Film Details
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..