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Make It Happen

Make It Happen

Hear The Music. Feel The Beat.

20086.01h 30m

Overview

Embarking on a journey to fulfill her dreams as a dancer, a young girl discovers a new style of dance that will prove to be the source of both conflict and self-discovery.

Directed by Darren Grant
Written by Nicole Avril, Duane Adler
Produced by Brad Luff, Anthony Mosawi
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Top Cast

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Lauryn Kirk

Riley Smith

Riley Smith

Russ

John Reardon

John Reardon

Joel

Tessa Thompson

Tessa Thompson

Dana

Ashley Roberts

Ashley Roberts

Brooke

Julissa Bermudez

Julissa Bermudez

Carmen

Karen LeBlanc

Karen LeBlanc

Brenda

Terry Ray

Terry Ray

Birthday Party Guy

Leigh Enns

Leigh Enns

Flirtatious Customer

Michael Xavier

Michael Xavier

Marcus

Themes & Keywords

dance

About Make It Happen

Make It Happen is a music, romance, drama, comedy film released in 2008 exploring themes of dance. Directed by Darren Grant, it stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Riley Smith, John Reardon. Embarking on a journey to fulfill her dreams as a dancer, a young girl discovers a new style of dance that will prove to be the source of both conflict and self-discovery.

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