Beat

Beat

Dance can transform even the most mundane of activities

2010 · 14 min · Music, Drama

Witnessing the disparities and conflicts among a group of young adults, a clear-sighted 10-year-old boy triggers a series of musical, choreographic and culinary conversations. Drawing on the languages of music, narrative, dance and cinema, Beat explores the challenges of bringing together a diverse group of individuals without quashing their differences.

Directed by Virginia Pitts · Written by Virginia Pitts

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