# Make It Happen (2008)

> An Indiana dancer rebuilds her confidence in Chicago’s nightlife while fighting for a place at a prestigious dance school.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8858

## Facts

- Runtime: 90 min
- Genres: Music, Romance, Drama, Comedy
- Director: Darren Grant
- Cast: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Riley Smith, John Reardon, Tessa Thompson, Ashley Roberts, Julissa Bermudez, Karen LeBlanc, Terry Ray
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0822868/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: none
- Mood: earnest, uplifting, breezy, lazy weekend, dance movie night

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