Hussein learnt to breakdance from a soldier in Iraq as a kid, then chased his American Dream to NYC. Now a choreographer, he mistakes a shot at success for a breakthrough and loses everything, but will do whatever it takes to keep dreaming.
The Performance is of 1 hour(s) and 10 minute(s). It is Produced By: KINOBRIGANTE, Piroetta. It was released on 2023-05-06.
Genres: DocumentaryDrama
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