Apple Original Films has just released the trailer for Fancy Dance, a highly anticipated film that made waves at the Sundance Film Festival.
The movie stars Lily Gladstone, known for her outstanding performance in Killers of the Flower Moon, and is directed by Erica Tremblay, making her debut as a feature film director.
Here’s what you need to know about “Fancy Dance”:
Premiere Dates:
- Select theaters debut: June 21, 2024
- Global release on Apple TV+: June 28, 2024
About ‘Fancy Dance’:
The story revolves around Jax (played by Lily Gladstone), who takes care of her niece Roki (Isabel Deroy-Olson) on the Seneca-Cayuga reservation in Oklahoma after her sister disappears.
Jax is determined to find her missing sister while also preparing Roki for an upcoming powwow.
To avoid losing custody to Roki’s grandfather Frank (Shea Whigham), Jax and Roki embark on a journey, traveling through the backcountry to locate Roki’s mother before the powwow begins.
What starts as a search becomes a profound exploration of Indigenous women navigating a colonized world and struggling within a flawed justice system.
Key Cast Members:
- Lily Gladstone as Jax
- Isabel Deroy-Olson as Roki
- Ryan Begay
- Crystle Lightning
- Audrey Wasilewski
- Shea Whigham as Frank
Watch The ‘Fancy Dance’ Trailer:
Production Details:
Fancy Dance is a collaboration between Confluential Films and Significant Productions/AUM Group.
Erica Tremblay not only directs the film but also co-writes and produces it.
The screenplay is co-written by Miciana Alise.
The producers include Deidre Backs, Heather Rae, Nina Yang Bongiovi, Tommy Oliver, and Erica Tremblay.
Executive Producers:
The executive producers of Fancy Dance are Bird Runningwater, Lily Gladstone, Forest Whitaker, and Charlotte Koh.
With a compelling storyline, a talented cast, and a team of experienced filmmakers, Fancy Dance promises to be a captivating cinematic experience.
Mark your calendars for June 21 and June 28 to catch this thought-provoking film in theaters or on Apple TV+!
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