Rhythm Is a Dancer

“Hi Ro, it’s David, your Genealogist.” Lauren Caster writes, directs & stars as the blonde Ro, a donor baby who is lost, struggling & unsure of her identity living out in New York City until she receives a call that her bio dad has likely been matched & he’s out in…

MCoperoa

Austin Film Festival #8: I love me a Post-Adolescent Coming of Age movie

Veronica Jones

"The idea of throwing a prom for those in their 80s is wholesome indeed, and a reminder we never stop coming of age. It’s a delight to see so many older actors on screen, along with their characters who bring the simple wisdom of their years, helping Ro make sense of her…

LoudAndClearRvs

A tender, funny swirl of family, identity, and second chances, where finding your rhythm has less to do with music and more to do with finally forgiving the past. It’s got that offbeat heartbeat of a coming-of-age story for grown-ups; one that dances even when it’s limping.

emotionalltake

For having such a complex topic seemingly at the forefront of Rhythm Is a Dancer, the execution and exploration of it is rather tossed aside and surface level than detailed and nuanced. It is embracingly wholesome and joyous — with this being a clear personal project for…

B.A.

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acolorgreen

This film was a beautiful testament to love in every shape and form. The amount of love someone must have for a child born through artificial insemination.. and the feeling of needing to protect that child even as an adult; it was easier to relate to than I had expected. A…

francislol

I want every writer/director making a 'based on my life' drama to ask themselves if it would make a more interesting documentary. If yes, do that instead. There's a great story here hidden in a middling movie.

scott aa wilson

Great to see the dad break the stereotype but watching an elderly prom with a low budget wasn’t my jam. Solid indie flick conceptually.

Jorge Villatoro