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Strike a Pose(2016)
Status: Released
Date: 2016-06-29
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41 Votes
Time: 1h 29m
Overview:
In 1990, seven young male dancers joined Madonna on her most controversial world tour. Their journey was captured in Truth or Dare. As a self-proclaimed 'mother' to her six gay dancers plus straight Oliver, Madonna used the film to make a stand on gay rights and freedom of expression. The dancers became paragons of pride, inspiring people all over the world to dare to be who you are. 25 years later, the dancers share their own stories about life during and after the tour. What does it really take to express yourself?
Languages: English, Spanish.
Countries:
Belgium,
Netherlands
Movie: Strike a Pose
Top 7 Billed Cast
Salim Gauwloos
Self
Kevin Alexander Stea
Self
Carlton Wilborn
Self
Madonna
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
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Overview
In 1990, seven young male dancers joined Madonna on her most controversial world tour. Their journey was captured in Truth or Dare. As a self-proclaimed 'mother' to her six gay dancers plus straight Oliver, Madonna used the film to make a stand on gay rights and freedom of expression. The dancers became paragons of pride, inspiring people all over the world to dare to be who you are. 25 years later, the dancers share their own stories about life during and after the tour. What does it really take to express yourself?
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2016-06-29
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