Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey

Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey

Regardless of the differences in where we live or how we look, all human beings share the experience of rhythm and music.

2002 · 40 min · ★ 7.2 · Music

PULSE: a STOMP Odyssey takes us on a world tour of music, rhythm and dance. The film follows the dancers from the celebrated touring show Stomp around the world as they collaborate with musicians and dancers from Spain, Brazil, South Africa, and many other countries and cultures (including a number of diverse North American traditions).

Directed by Steve McNicholas

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