# An American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight (2014)

> A young ballet student must overcome comparison and criticism to earn her chance in the spotlight while embracing her own creative identity.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/167791

## Facts

- Runtime: 100 min
- Genres: Family, Drama
- Director: Vince Marcello
- Cast: Erin Pitt, Melora Hardin, Grace Davidson, Genneya Walton, Devyn Nekoda, Jake Simons, Rex Harrington, Tanya Howard
- TMDB rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3064620/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: uplifting, gentle, earnest, family movie night, dance themed viewing

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