2014, USA, Directors/Producers: David Collier and Suzanne LaFetra; 73 min.
Capturing the raw beauty and powerful grace of a dance company for at-risk youth, Free spotlights the intimate stories of five teenagers in Oakland, California. Behind the smiles, sweat, and excitement, the young people face fear, loneliness, and their own capacity for self-destruction. This uplifting documentary showcases art’s ability to transform violence, poverty and isolation.