Daniel Glenn-Barbour

Darrell, an intern at a corporate company, does not buy into the white-collar culture of ‘going along to get along’. He chooses to surround himself amongst a few bad apples. Darrell finds himself stuck between a rock and a hard place. The advice given to him by Ben, a violent group leader, keeps him narrow-minded about his environment until his friend Ryan, an intelligent hustler with dreams of opening a restaurant, shows Darrell to think about what he wants for his future.

A documentary that explores the history and evolution of the UK waacking dance scene, highlighting its cultural significance, key figures, and the influence of LGBTQ+ and underground club movements. Through interviews, archival footage, and performances, it examines the challenges and triumphs of the community while showcasing waacking’s impact on contemporary dance. It also traces the dance style’s origins in Black and Latino gay clubs of 1970s Los Angeles and its expansion into the UK scene.