Join us for SummerFest 2024!
Immerse yourself in the world of international cinema with the South Carolina premiere of the acclaimed film, “Call Me Dancer.” Experience the artistry of Manish Chauhan, the film’s star, who will also lead an exclusive Master Class Dance Workshop. Plus, savor authentic flavors with a selection of delicious Indian street food provided by local favorite, Saffron Indian Cuisine.
Schedule:
- 12:00 – 1:30 PM: Master Class Dance Workshop
- 3:30 PM: Doors to Gunter Theatre Open
- 4:00 PM: Movie Screening of “Call Me Dancer”
- 6:00 PM: Reception catered by Saffron Indian Cuisine
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to dive deep into a cultural delight right here in Greenville.
Call Me Dancer is a 2023 documentary by director and producer Leslie Shampaine.
It is a story of perseverance, passion, culture and an unlikely friendship. This documentary follows Manish Chauhan, a street dancer from Mumbai, whose working-class parents depend on their only son’s financial support. When he accidentally walks into an inner-city dance school and encounters the brilliant but curmudgeonly 70-year-old Israeli ballet master Yehuda Maor, a hunger develops within him. The ambitious Manish becomes determined to make it as a professional dancer, but the odds are stacked against him. Together, Manish and Yehuda transform each other’s lives, searching to uncover who and what they are. Yehuda seeks purpose and a place to call home. Manish dreams of dancing on the world stage but struggles to break free from the confines of his economic and social circumstances.
Audience Award, Documentary – Berkshire International Film Festival
Excellence in Documentary Directing Award – New York Women in Film & Television @ New York Indian Film Festival
Art of Storytelling Award – Doc Edge Film Festival, New Zealand
Audience Award, Feature – Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival
Best Director Award – Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati
Audience Award, Portraits program – Vancouver International Film Festival
Art and Inspiration Award – Hamptons Doc Fest
Audience Award, Best Documentary Feature – Tasveer South Asian Film Festival, Seattle
Audience Favorite Award, San Francisco Dance Film Festival
Young Jury Award, DOKUart Festival, Bjelovar, Croatia
Honorable Mention, Best Documentary, International South Asian Film Festival Canada, Surrey, Canada