C Me Dance
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C Me Dance is a 2009 Christian film
, written and directed by Greg Robbins. It was produced by Uplifting Entertainment
, and was released on April 3, 2009. It has been endorsed by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
and The Dove Foundation. It has had songs written by Lincoln Brewster
, Eowyn, Stephanie Fraschetti and Terri Shamar.
. At 17, fulfilling her dream, she discovers she has a rare blood disease
. Sheri rebels against her father and God, causing her father to seek to keep his daughter close to God, to soften her heart, and to live out her dream before dying, all while he anguishes over losing his daughter so young. While praying to God to ask for strength and clear direction for her remaining days, God blesses Sheri so she is able to bring people to Christ.
in October on Carnegie streets, at Carlynton High School, the United Methodist Church of Carnegie, at Cefalo's Restaurant and the Carnegie Performing Arts Center.
s: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Tennessee.
, founder of the American Family Association
, said it was "a wonderful and intense movie that needs to be seen.".
The film's few secular reviews were mostly negative. Galen Holley of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
, said "C Me Dance is a darker, riskier movie that tends more toward mysticism than Christian social commentary," but did also say "[C Me Dance is] creatively ambitious and bold." Luke Thompson of the L.A. Weekly review wrote that the film "plays like a fake Christian movie Troy McClure
might end up starring in on an episode of The Simpsons
, though it’s apparently for real". Gary Goldstein of the Los Angeles Times
was also negative towards the film, saying "it's fine to know your audience and cater to its entertainment needs, but even the most devout viewer subjected to Robbins' ham-fisted film might think, 'OK, now tell me something I don't already know'.". The film received a 0% from review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes
based on five reviews . The Huffington Post included the film in its article "The 9 Worst Movies Ever Made."
Christian film
The Christian film industry is an umbrella term for films containing a Christian -themed message or moral, produced by openly Christian filmmakers to a Christian audience....
, written and directed by Greg Robbins. It was produced by Uplifting Entertainment
Uplifting Entertainment
Uplifting Entertainment is a Christian production company based in Pennsylvania. It was conceived by Greg Robbins in 1999, who portrays Pastor Greg, with the purpose of "informing with delight." It was formally founded in Oregon in 2003 as a limited partnership between Robbins, director Calvin...
, and was released on April 3, 2009. It has been endorsed by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society , founded in 1949, is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. LLS's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of...
and The Dove Foundation. It has had songs written by Lincoln Brewster
Lincoln Brewster
Lincoln Brewster is a contemporary Christian musician and pastor. As a guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Brewster became a sought-after session guitarist in the early 90s. Brewster is the senior worship pastor at Bayside Church in Roseville, California.-Biography:Brewster has been musically...
, Eowyn, Stephanie Fraschetti and Terri Shamar.
Plot
The story centers around a teenage girl named Sheri, whose desire is to join the Pittsburgh Ballet TheatrePittsburgh Ballet Theatre
The Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is an American professional ballet company based in the Strip District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.- History :...
. At 17, fulfilling her dream, she discovers she has a rare blood disease
Hematology
Hematology, also spelled haematology , is the branch of biology physiology, internal medicine, pathology, clinical laboratory work, and pediatrics that is concerned with the study of blood, the blood-forming organs, and blood diseases...
. Sheri rebels against her father and God, causing her father to seek to keep his daughter close to God, to soften her heart, and to live out her dream before dying, all while he anguishes over losing his daughter so young. While praying to God to ask for strength and clear direction for her remaining days, God blesses Sheri so she is able to bring people to Christ.
Filming
It was created, produced and filmed by Uplifting EntertainmentUplifting Entertainment
Uplifting Entertainment is a Christian production company based in Pennsylvania. It was conceived by Greg Robbins in 1999, who portrays Pastor Greg, with the purpose of "informing with delight." It was formally founded in Oregon in 2003 as a limited partnership between Robbins, director Calvin...
in October on Carnegie streets, at Carlynton High School, the United Methodist Church of Carnegie, at Cefalo's Restaurant and the Carnegie Performing Arts Center.
Release
On April 3, 2009, C Me Dance released in at least 150 theaters in twelve U.S. stateU.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
s: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Reception
Donald WildmonDonald Wildmon
Donald E. Wildmon is an ordained United Methodist minister, author, former radio host, and founder and chairman emeritus of the American Family Association and American Family Radio.-Biography:...
, founder of the American Family Association
American Family Association
The American Family Association is a 501 non-profit organization that promotes conservative Christian values, such as opposition to same-sex marriage, pornography, and abortion, as well as other public policy goals such as deregulation of the oil industry and lobbying against the Employee Free...
, said it was "a wonderful and intense movie that needs to be seen.".
The film's few secular reviews were mostly negative. Galen Holley of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal is the largest daily newspaper in northeast Mississippi. It was first published in 1872. In 1934 it was taken over by George Mclean, a proponent of leftist social policies. It is based in Tupelo, Mississippi and owned by Journal, Inc...
, said "C Me Dance is a darker, riskier movie that tends more toward mysticism than Christian social commentary," but did also say "[C Me Dance is] creatively ambitious and bold." Luke Thompson of the L.A. Weekly review wrote that the film "plays like a fake Christian movie Troy McClure
Troy McClure
Troy McClure is a fictional character in the American animated sitcom The Simpsons. He was voiced by Phil Hartman and first appears in the second season episode "Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment". McClure is a washed-up actor, usually shown doing low-level work, such as hosting infomercials...
might end up starring in on an episode of The Simpsons
The Simpsons
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical parody of a middle class American lifestyle epitomized by its family of the same name, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie...
, though it’s apparently for real". Gary Goldstein of the Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times is a daily newspaper published in Los Angeles, California, since 1881. It was the second-largest metropolitan newspaper in circulation in the United States in 2008 and the fourth most widely distributed newspaper in the country....
was also negative towards the film, saying "it's fine to know your audience and cater to its entertainment needs, but even the most devout viewer subjected to Robbins' ham-fisted film might think, 'OK, now tell me something I don't already know'.". The film received a 0% from review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes
Rotten Tomatoes
Rotten Tomatoes is a website devoted to reviews, information, and news of films—widely known as a film review aggregator. Its name derives from the cliché of audiences throwing tomatoes and other vegetables at a poor stage performance...
based on five reviews . The Huffington Post included the film in its article "The 9 Worst Movies Ever Made."
External links
- C Me Dance review at ChristianCinema.comChristianCinema.comChristianCinema.com, Inc. is a Christian film production company founded in 1999, by brothers Bobby Downes and Kevin Downes. In addition, the website reviews both theatrical and DVD released movies , carries news articles about Christian film and media, and often interviews filmmakers...
- C Me Dance review at The Dove Foundation