Inside The Circle

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Visionary street dancer Romeo Navarro risks all to promote "B-Boy City" events in the heart of Texas: grassroots hip-hop dance competitions that promote the vital, endlessly inventive underground art of b-boying. Far from established break-dance meccas in New York and LA, Romeo fosters a culture of defiant creativity, love and ... acceptance.Two striking new talents have emerged on this nascent scene. Josh and Omar are former best friends who have grown apart due to Josh's frequent tangles with the law and Omar's decision to join the ambitious dance crew Jive Turkeys. Josh is soon adopted by an exuberant underdog crew, Masterz of Mayhem, who (in their own words) hail from "the asshole of Texas," the Rio Grande Valley, a region close to the Mexican border and one of the poorest parts of the United States. While Josh struggles with further arrests, Omar rockets to global success, competing internationally and rising to stardom at IBE in Rotterdam. Back home, he must contend with his Mexican father's traditional expectations, and with the unanticipated side effects of renown. Josh's and Omar's paths continue to cross in intense dance battles, their confrontations mirroring the larger events in their lives. The spontaneous circles formed by dancers offer a safe haven in turbulent times, and "inside the circle" Josh and Omar seek respect, meaning and identity in their rocky transition to adulthood. As Romeo observes: "If you can hold yourself down in battle, you can hold yourself down in life."
  • Starring: Romeo Navarro, Omar Davila
  • Directed by: Marcy Garriott
  • Runtime: 1 hour 43 minutes
  • Studio: Cinema Libre
 
  
 
 

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Synopsis: Visionary street dancer Romeo Navarro risks all to promote "B-Boy City" events in the heart of Texas: grassroots hip-hop dance competitions that promote the vital, endlessly inventive underground art of b-boying. Far from established break-dance meccas in New York and LA, Romeo fosters a culture of defiant creativity, love and acceptance.Two striking new talents have emerged on this nascent scene. Josh and Omar are former best friends who have grown apart due to Josh's frequent tangles with the law and Omar's decision to join the ambitious dance crew Jive Turkeys. Josh is soon adopted by an exuberant underdog crew, Masterz of Mayhem, who (in their own words) hail from "the asshole of Texas," the Rio Grande Valley, a region close to the Mexican border and one of the poorest parts of the United States. While Josh struggles with further arrests, Omar rockets to global success, competing internationally and rising to stardom at IBE in Rotterdam. Back home, he must contend with his Mexican father's traditional expectations, and with the unanticipated side effects of renown. Josh's and Omar's paths continue to cross in intense dance battles, their confrontations mirroring the larger events in their lives. The spontaneous circles formed by dancers offer a safe haven in turbulent times, and "inside the circle" Josh and Omar seek respect, meaning and identity in their rocky transition to adulthood. As Romeo observes: "If you can hold yourself down in battle, you can hold yourself down in life."
Starring: Romeo Navarro, Omar Davila
Supporting actors: Joshua Lee Ayers, Marlon Perla, Rayneris Robles
Directed by: Marcy Garriott
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour 43 minutes
Studio: Cinema Libre
ASIN: B002UX6ELY (Rental) and B002UXAEVU (Purchase)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must own movie!, December 15, 2008
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Marcy Garriott's film, "Inside the Circle' is worth owning for the incredible dancing alone. These dancers are a cross between Cirque de Soleil performers, and Olympic athletes. Add a riveting and compelling story of three young men trying to find their place in the world, and you have a film you'll want to watch more than once.
Garriott, weaves a story that follows Josh, Omar and Romeo. These three search for their identities, long for family, compete against each other, and try to not repeat the mistakes of their parents.
Particularly riveting is Josh. Josh lives at home, gets in trouble, and tries desperately not to end up like his murdered father. Josh's joy ride on a golf cart, a prank that in a better neighborhood would be a funny anecdote over gin and tonics, threatens to destroy his suddenly promising future.
These three boys on the verge of manhood could have very easily found family in a violent gang. Instead they fight their battles, and their demons, inside the dance circle.
Innovative animation provides transitions between scenes, and the soundtrack makes you want to immediately spin on your head. The film also comes with special features that you will want to view over and over again.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic film!, September 22, 2008
This review is from: Inside the Circle (DVD)
This is a kinetic, heartfelt film that jumped off the screen and into my heart. I've never seen a documentary film explore b-boy culture in such a raw, elegant & emotionally complex way -- Inside The Circle is truly a standout. You'll want to share it with all your friends!
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5.0 out of 5 stars real life b-boys !, January 11, 2009
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Great presentation of the b-boy life with fantastic dance scenes! Watched with my 15 year old "b-boy" son who loved the dance moves and honest portrayal of behind the scenes. Good turnaround story of real kids. My son will keep watching for the great and unique moves. No Hollywood hype here! we recommend it highly!
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