Something to Call Our Own
Mar 14, 2025 | IMDB 0
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"Something to Call Our Own" is a compelling documentary that delves into the origins, obstacles, and evolution of modern CHamoru dance. From the small island of Guam to the international stage of FestPAC, the documentary showcases the inspiring story of cultural revival, resilience, and the ongoing journey to reclaim and preserve a tradition that belongs to the CHamoru people. Once silenced by colonization, the CHamoru people rise—through song, chant, and dance. At the heart of this revival stands Master Frank Rabon, who dared to reimagine a lost tradition, giving it back to the generations who longed for it. From the shores of Guam to the world stage of FestPAC the CHamoru people reclaim their identity, their language, their pride. Through every movement, there’s a dance and with every dance they declare: We are still here and this is Something to Call Our Own.
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winter, my words immure
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IMDB 0 | Feb , 2016
Join us as we follow one man's steps over 4000 years of Chamorro history, to understand who we are, what we have become and who we want to be. For 33 years, Pale' (Father) Eric Forbes, a Capuchin priest from Guam, has made Chamorro history his passion. Raised by his Chamorro grandmother, he started by listening to the stories passed down to him by his manaina (elders). Collecting photographs, mementos and books as time went by, he began to research in archives in Guam, Saipan, Spain, Italy, Germany, the Philippines, and the United States. He has written books, numerous articles and edited for www.guampedia.com, an online Guam resource site. His work extended to the Chamorro communities in the mainland where he has given Chamorro culture and history workshops. He has a Chamorro resource blog, www.palericblogspot.com. Now he makes this knowledge available in this documentary to inspire people to treasure and keep alive their precious heritage.Dance Revolutionaries
IMDB 0 | Jun , 2024
Dance Revolutionaries is a captivating exploration of raw emotion through dance set in stunning locations, showcasing Portraits – five solo dances, and an innovative production of the rarely-seen ballet, Sea of Troubles.Flamenco
IMDB 6.1 | Jun , 1995
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IMDB 0 | Jul , 2015
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IMDB 6.7 | Jan , 2005
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IMDB 0 | Sep , 2002
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IMDB 1.5 | Jan , 2011
A documentary following the conscious evolution of electronic music culture and the spiritual movement that has awakened within.Martha Graham: The Dancer Revealed
IMDB 5.7 | May , 1994
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IMDB 0 | Aug , 2021
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IMDB 0 | Nov , 2024
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IMDB 0 | Sep , 2007
Breaking Plates
IMDB 0 | Sep , 2024
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IMDB 4 | Jan , 2020
A dance group rehearses for their latest performance Inabitáveis about black homosexuality. While the choreographer conducts research and gives guided tours, he meets Pedro, a young trans girl looking for her own means of expression. She desperately wants to be taught by him.Burlesque Undressed
IMDB 6 | Sep , 2010
In this revealing documentary, burlesque star Immodesty Blaize examines the world of British burlesque and the resurgence in its popularity.Keep Dancing
IMDB 0 | Jul , 2010
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IMDB 0 | Jan , 1944
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IMDB 0 | Feb , 2024
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IMDB 0 | Apr , 2025
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IMDB 0 | Mar , 2018
THEY DANCED. The documentary is about women and men who danced and helped make a lot of Rappers and Singers performance presentations exciting and unforgettable.Portrait of Penge
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1964
Film about the town of Penge featuring local personalities, housing, shopping, traffic and the Penge formation dancers.