Strike a Pose in US Cinema!

Yes, Strike a Pose is now in US cinema! You can see the film until the 31st of January at IFC Center in New York City, but also from the 27th of January untill the 2nd of February at Alamo Drafthouse in Brooklyn, New York and at Laemmle Fine Arts in Los Angeles… and many other venues. Read what the critics are saying about our film.

“Beyond the personal stories, the movie frames the tour and “Truth or Dare” as landmarks in the push for gay rights and awareness, and makes a convincing case.”- Glenn Kenny, New York Times.

“…Ester Gould and Reijer Zwaan’s documentary is a cultural record of the highest importance, as it dares to give a serious treatment to presumably frivolous and feminine matters.” - Diego Semerene, Slant Magazine.

“Those terrific dancers who Vogued their way to brief stardom backing up Madonna are front and center in a warm and absorbing doc about their troupe and what went down post-Madge.” - David Noh, Film Journal.

“…focuses on male dancers who actually grabbed the gold, achieved world notoriety, and then fell by the wayside like broken figurines.” - Michael Musto, Paper Magazine.

 

“Truth or Dare” Again in Hot New Doc

As Madonna wrote to one of them on a Christmas gift, “Grab life by the balls and don’t let go”. But for the dancers, it wasn’t so easy. They’ve learned that fame and friendship may be fleeting, but loving yourself—if you can locate that feeling—lasts a lifetime. Read the whole article, written by Micheal Musto, in Papermag.com.

 

US Cinema: here we come!

Bond/360 presents: Strike a Pose in US cinema. Wow!! We are so excited. The Huffington Post said about the film: “A perfect love song by Gould and Zwaan to the exceptional men those boys turned out to be“. For more information about where and when to watch, go to www.madonnadancers.com.

 

Win one of the four exclusive hand signed Vogue singles!

Strike a Pose is coming to the US cinemas. Because of the US cinema release, we’re giving away four exclusive Vogue singles. Hand signed by the original voguers & choreographers Jose & Luis Xtravaganza. Wow!! These singles will be shipped to 4 lucky stars who share the news. So, don’t wait any longer: go to our Facebook page, share and win.

 

Cineville Best Films of 2016

The top 10 Best Films 2016 of Cineville is announced and Strike a Pose ended up in that list! Whoo-hoooh. On Sunday the 8th of January this top 10 will be screened at various venues in the Netherlands. Do you want to know where? Check here for the locations.

 

Strike a Pose in US cinemas from January 17th!

In 1990, seven young male dancers joined Madonna on her most controversial tour. On stage and in the iconic film Truth or Dare they showed the world how to express yourself. Now, 25 years later, they reveal the truth about life during and after the tour. Strike a Pose is a dramatic tale about overcoming shame and finding the courage to be who you are.

“Seven fierce male dancers became Madonna’s paragons of pride. In Strike a Pose we learn – paradoxically – how their own lives were clouded by secrecy and compromise,” say directors Ester Gould and Reijer Zwaan. “Once again, their strength and resilience inspire us. We’re thrilled that we can share what we believe to be a liberating and important story with audiences in the US and Canada.”

BOND/360 will release the documentary in theaters from January 17th. For more information about the theatrical release, go to www.madonnadancers.com.

 

Dorothy’s Slipper Award

Strike a Pose won another award. The Dorothy’s Slipper Award at Merlinka International Queer Film Festival in Serbia for the Best Documentary of 2016. For more information, go to the website of Merlinka.

Thanks you so much, we are happy and proud!

Strike a Pose in US theaters this January and February!

In January and February 2017 you can watch Strike a Pose at several theaters in the US. For example, at the IFC Center in New York, Laemmle Fine Arts in Los Angeles, ACME Screening Room in Lambertville, Frida Cinema in Santa Ana, Rialto Cinema in Sebastopol, Texas Theatre in Dallas and at the DuSable Event in Chicago. For more information and venues: go to www.madonnadancers.com.

 

 

Key West Film Festival Award

Strike a Pose has won a beautiful Award at Key West Film Festival. Thank you so much! Jose and Salim were there to receive the Award.

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Italian cinema!

Strike a Pose will be shown in the Italian cinemas! Save the date: 5 and 6 December 2016 only. For more information, go to the website of Nexodigital.

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