A dance contest to save mom's rent? In THIS economy? Honey, we've all been Maria.
Pimps and drugs in the city's hottest Latino dance club provide the setting for the simple story of a young girl needing to win a dance contest to help Mom make the rent.
Practical Effects
Genuine club atmosphere—no soundstage, all sweat and sequins.
Production
Captures late-80s Latino club culture before it vanished.
Director
John Stagliano
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director John Stagliano was primarily known for adult films; this was his rare mainstream attempt, shot on location in actual LA salsa clubs.
The film accidentally documents a disappearing era—many of these clubs were demolished or gentrified within five years of release.
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