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Make It Happen

2008-08-08 · 90 min · ★ 6.0

Music · Romance · Drama · Comedy

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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Directors
Darren Grant
Production companies
The Mayhem Project
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mary Elizabeth WinsteadMary Elizabeth WinsteadLauryn Kirk
Riley SmithRiley SmithRuss
John ReardonJohn ReardonJoel
Tessa ThompsonTessa ThompsonDana
Ashley RobertsAshley RobertsBrooke
Julissa BermudezJulissa BermudezCarmen
Karen LeBlancKaren LeBlancBrenda
Terry RayTerry RayBirthday Party Guy
Leigh EnnsLeigh EnnsFlirtatious Customer
Michael XavierMichael XavierMarcus
Duncan TranStreet Dancer
Tyrell WitherspoonAudition Dancer
Ernie PittsErnie PittsBouncer at Malcolm's
Sara ThompsonSara ThompsonYoung Lauryn

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