Movies

Take the Lead

| Rating: | PG-13 (for thematic material, language and some violence) |
| Genre: | Drama, Musical |
| Release Date: | April 7, 2006 |
| Running time: | 117 minutes |
| Cast: | Antonio Banderas, Dante Basco, Lauren Collins, Jenna Dewan, Elijah Kelley |
| Director: | Liz Friedlander |
| Producer: | Christopher Godsick, Michelle Grace, Diane Nabatoff |
| Writer: | Dianne Houston |
| Distributor: | New Line Cinema |
Description: Inspired by a true story, Antonio Banderas stars as internationally acclaimed ballroom dancer Pierre Dulane. The film revolves around a professional dancer who volunteers to teach in the New York City public school system. But when his classic methods clash with his students' hip hop instincts, he teams up with them to create a new style of dance and becomes their mentor in the process. "Take the Lead" co-stars Alfre Woodard and marks the feature directing debut of veteran music video helmer Liz Friedlander.
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