Name: Alive and Kicking
Genre: Documentary, History, Music
Released: 2017-01-06
Duration: 1 h 28 min
Cast: Frankie Manning, Rusty Frank, Augie Freeman, David Frutos, Norma Miller

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Alive and Kicking gives the audience an intimate, insider’s view into the culture of the current swing dance world while shedding light on issues facing modern American society.

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Directed by: Susan Glatzer
Written by: Heidi Zimmerman, Susan Glatzer
Produced by: Susan Glatzer
Music by: Steven Argila

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January 6, 2017 · 1 h 28 min · Documentary, History, Music

Released: January 6, 2017
Runtime: 1 h 28 min
Genres: Documentary, History, Music
Original language: English
Made in: Sweden, United States
Available in: 43 countries

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Where can I stream Alive and Kicking?

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In the United States, Alive and Kicking streams on Netflix, Philo, Dox, and Magnolia Selects, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is Alive and Kicking worth watching?

73

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 77).

Is Alive and Kicking okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Alive and Kicking?

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Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Will I feel good after watching Alive and Kicking?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.