How to Dance in Ohio (2015)

A Simple Rite Of Passage Can Take Extraordinary Courage

How to Dance in Ohio (2015) poster

In Columbus, Ohio, a group of autistic teenagers and young adults role-play this transition by going through the deceptively complex social interactions of preparing for a spring formal. Focusing on several young women as they go through an iconic American rite of passage, we are given intimate access to people who are often unable to share their experiences with others. With humor and heartbreak, How to Dance in Ohio shows the daily courage of people facing their fears and opening themselves to the pain, worry, and joy of the social world.

Director: Alexandra Shiva
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Bryan Senti
Cinematography: Laela Kilbourn
Editing: Toby Shimin
Production: BTG Productions, Blumhouse Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

high school, autism, woman director, high school dance, documentary

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Alexandra Shiva
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is How to Dance in Ohio about?
In Columbus, Ohio, a group of autistic teenagers and young adults role-play this transition by going through the deceptively complex social interactions of preparing for a spring formal. Focusing on several young women as they go through an iconic American rite of passage, we are given intimate access to people who are often unable to share their experiences with others. With humor and heartbreak, How to Dance in Ohio shows the daily courage of people facing their fears and opening themselves to the pain, worry, and joy of the social world.
Who directed How to Dance in Ohio?
How to Dance in Ohio was directed by Alexandra Shiva.
Who stars in How to Dance in Ohio?
How to Dance in Ohio stars Emilio Amigo.
How long is How to Dance in Ohio?
How to Dance in Ohio has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is How to Dance in Ohio?
How to Dance in Ohio is a Documentary, Drama film.
Where was How to Dance in Ohio produced?
How to Dance in Ohio was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of How to Dance in Ohio?
The themes of How to Dance in Ohio include: Behind the Scenes of Sports: Documentary Stories, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.