TKA Reporter's' Blog: Only When I Dance
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Margaret
Before Sunday, April 26, I had already done two Tribeca Kids Access events. One of them, the premiere of Racing Dreams, was a lot like the worldwide premiere of Only When I Dance. For one thing, the setup was the same. They both took place right outside of a movie theater, and the red carpet was set up the same. It was fenced off, and divided up into sections for each media group. Once in position, Egan (the other reporter) and I introduced ourselves to the camera. We messed up a few times but finally got it.
We waited a bit, then we saw Beadie Finzi, the director, walking down the carpet. We called her over, and after a minute or so, she came over, and we interviewed her. The next and last person we interviewed was Irlan Silva and his translator, as he spoke Portuguese, and very little English. It was odd, but cool. He said hello when we started, and thank you when we finished, but not much besides that. He did seem very nice though, and it was clear he loved dancing, and felt honored that he was chosen for the documentary.
That's what happened on Sunday. I had a great time and I can't believe I only have one more event before all of this is over. As they say, time flies when you're having fun!
EganThe area was bustling with people. Our assignment was to cover the documentary film, Only When I Dance. Margaret and I interviewed Beadie Finzi, director, and one of the main characters, Irlan Santos da Silva. The story is about two kids who live in Brazil and excel at ballet. However, they struggle to be recognized for their talent because they're two black kids from working class families and ballet seems like a dream that's out of reach. They escape their average everyday problems though their dance.
The night will always be memorable to me because it was my birthday. Now working on your birthday does sound like a problem, but the event was very enjoyable and fun.
