Breaking Through (film)
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| Directed by | John Swetnam |
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| Country | United States |
| Box office | $587,242[2] |
Breaking Through[3] is a 2015 coming-of-age dance drama for the YouTube generation. Produced by Uri Singer and Fabio Golombek, the nine-time Grammy Award winner John Legend and directed by the writer of Step Up: All In,[4][5] John Swetnam, comes a groundbreaking film that bridges the gap between film, music, dance and the internet.[6] The film stars Sophia Aguiar, Jordan Rodrigues, Robert Roldan, Taeko McCarroll, Marissa Heart, Jay Ellis, Bruna Marquezine, Les Twins, Anitta and the Poreotics.
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Premise
The story revolves around Casey Wright (Sophia Aguiar), a young dancer who is discovered on YouTube by the up-and-coming talent scout, Quinn (Jay Ellis). When Casey gets thrust into the modern world of internet celebrity and culture, she must find a way to balance her true identity with her online persona, or risk losing herself and everything she cares about.
Cast
- Sophia Aguiar as Cassandra "Casey" Wright
- Jordan Rodrigues as JJ
- Robert Roldan as Drew
- Taeko McCarroll as Michelle
- Marissa Heart as Tara
- Jay Ellis as Quinn
- Bruna Marquezine as Roseli
- Les Twins (Larry and Laurent) as self
- Anitta as self
- Poreotics as self
- Kash Gaines as self
Production
The producers Uri Singer and Fabio Golombek teamed with DanceOn and a unique casting call was made to select dancers to participate on Breaking Through. Also, during the same event that happened on August 29, 2015 in Los Angeles, they shot some scenes that appear in the movie.[7]
Release
Distributed by Voltage[8] and Xlrator Media. The film began its theatrical rollout in Italy on August 20, 2015, debuting in eighth place with $257,312. It dropped in its second week to 10th place, earning $80,526. It's two-week total stands at $587,242.
The film is set to be released this September 2015 in the Philippines. It will have a simultaneous VOD and limited theatrical release in USA on October 9, 2015.
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