1987
Academy Awards
Nom1987
Documentary (Short Subject)
Alison Nigh-Strelich, Producer
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Synopsis
Debonair Dancers is a 1986 short American documentary film produced and directed by Alison Nigh-Strelich, and narrated by Jack Lemmon. It is about The Debonaire Special Dancers of Bakersfield, CA, a group started decades ago by John Soiu and continues today under the direction of Sheri Fortino. The group fosters social and life skills while stimulating creativity and confidence in the special needs students it serves. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
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- Documentary (Short Subject) · Alison Nigh-Strelich, Producer
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