Strike a Pose

2016 [DUTCH]

Documentary / Music

Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 96% · 23 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 70% · 100 ratings
IMDb Rating 7.2/10 10 1829 1.8K

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Plot summary

In 1990, seven young male dancers joined Madonna on her most controversial world tour. Their journey was captured in Truth or Dare. As a self-proclaimed 'mother' to her six gay dancers plus straight Oliver, Madonna used the film to make a stand on gay rights and freedom of expression. The dancers became paragons of pride, inspiring people all over the world to dare to be who you are. 25 years later, the dancers share their own stories about life during and after the tour. What does it really take to express yourself?

Director

Ester Gould Photo
Ester Gould

Top cast

Madonna Photo
Madonna as Self
Salim Gauwloos Photo
Salim Gauwloos as Self
Jose Guitierez Photo
Jose Guitierez as Self
Luis Camacho Photo
Luis Camacho as Self
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782.12 MB
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English 2.0
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25 fps
1 hr 25 min
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1.57 GB
1920*1080
English 5.1
NR
Subtitles us  ar  cn  fr  pl  
25 fps
1 hr 25 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by gregorybmowery 8 / 10

Madonna's Dancers Are Forced to Grow Up

Reviewed by clytamnestra 8 / 10

The long and harsh way down

Reviewed by babzilla-05403 8 / 10

Watch. Remember. Enjoy.

What a fascinating exploration of seven dancers and the time they toured with Madonna. It brought back so many memories of the era. What I loved about this documentary was these men shared a very brief, crazy time in the spotlight, but they refused to be defined by this history. They have moved on, but they do recognize the importance of this time in helping them become the men they are.It's hard to explain to people just how groundbreaking Madonna was. She was a global sensation who refused to be held to conventional ideas, gender lines and sexuality. At that time, with limited general knowledge, AIDS & HIV were thought to be a death sentence. People actually whispered the words. Coming out was a huge step, and many people lived in fear of being outed. Madonna played a huge part in instigating open discussions.The physical beauty of the dancers is undeniable - their youth, prowess to command attention and ability is breathtaking. Thirty years later, their faces are still beautiful, and their stories continue to command attention. It was like seeing old friends, hearing their struggles - and some are heartbreaking - and feeling like their determination and spirits have helped them rise above and break free from what could have been a one-dimensional story. Well done!
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