
FRANCE, USA | 2019 | DOCUMENTARY | ENGLISH | 85'
by Louis Wallecan
LIL' BUCK: REAL SWAN



SYNOPSIS
In the ghetto where Lil'Buck grew up, what goes around comes around.
Now, bringing his experience in the ballet world with him, Lil’ Buck is heading back to South Memphis to teach dance to the youth, offering them the chance of a better future. Returning home to the town where he first learned to dance, Lil’ Buck will lead us through the streets as he recounts his personal story and the history of Jookin. the Memphis dance that gathers the people of South Memphis together.
Through his eyes, we discover an amazing community - violence and poverty are everywhere but dance is keeping them alive and proud. Lil' Buck is a figurehead for all, a living embodiment of the truth that dance can change our perception of life and give birth to the hope that can lift us out of social deprivation.
PRODUCTION
Lechinski, Tanit Films, Machine Molle
FRENCH DISTRIBUTOR
Sophie Dulac Distribution
PRODUCERS
Victor Lech, Lil'Buck, Jai Armmer,
Nadim Cheikhouha, Vincent Dupuis
PHOTOS
FESTIVALS & AWARDS
Tribeca Film Festival
Movement on Camera - Doha film Institute
Warsaw Film Festival
Gender Bender Festival
Indie Memphis Film Festival
Seville European Film Festival
New Zealand International Film Festival
Over The Rhine International Film Festival
Vermont International Film Festival
Französische Filmtage Tübingen Stuttgart
San Francisco Dance Film Festival
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
International Documentary FF of Amsterdam