Every Little Step |  | Directors: Adam Del Deo, James D. Stern
Actors: Bob Avian, Michael Bennett, Charlotte d'Amboise, Jacques d'Amboise, Mara Davi
Studio: Sony Pictures
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Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 879
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 99
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 93 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 30962
UPC: 043396309623
EAN: 0043396309623
ASIN: B002JT69LE
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: October 13, 2009
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Product Description
THIS EXPLORES THE JOURNEY OF 'A CHORUS LINE' FROM AMBITIOUS IDEA TO INTERNATIONAL PHENOMENON. COMPARING & CONTRASTING THE ORIGINAL MUSIC WITH THE CURRENT REVIVAL, INSIGHTFUL GLIMPSES OF CHANGING TIMES REVEAL WHY THE SHOW'S THEMES ARE SO TIMES & UNIVERSAL.
Amazon.com
The engaging documentary Every Little Step threatens to be woefully insular--after all, it's about dancers auditioning for a Broadway revival of a musical about dancers auditioning for a musical. But what makes the musical A Chorus Line work--aside from memorable songs and topnotch choreography--is that while not everyone wants to sing and dance, everyone has had to apply for a job. So everyone can identify with the emotions applying for a job evokes. Similarly, viewers who don't even sing in the shower will understand the chaotic mix of ambition, anxiety, hope, and resentment that's churning in these very talented performers as they go through their paces. Balancing the audition process are interviews with performers from the original production and the creative team who crafted A Chorus Line from stories told by many of those original performers. The one missing voice is that of Michael Bennett, who originated the idea, shaped the process, and choreographed the dancing; fortunately, he's represented not only in affectionate anecdotes but also archival footage, including his touching acceptance speech when he won a Tony award for the show. Fans of A Chorus Line will find Every Little Step to be essential, but even the casual theatergoer will enjoy this backstage peek. --Bret Fetzer
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 ONE! SINGULAR SENSATION!! November 15, 2009
Brent D. Murphy (Columbus, OH, USA)
OUTSTANDING!!! A CHORUS LINE is one of my favorite Broadway musicals and to hear the original meetings with Michael Bennett was such a treasure. Then to see how the characters unfolded through their auditions and what the casting team were looking for was a unique look inside the revival cast. I'm a huge fan of Nikki Snelson, but never knew she was in the running for "Val." Tyce DiOrio? Ugh. Jason Tam's 'Paul' monologue broke my heart. Outstanding!! Overall, a great product.
 'What they did for love...' November 15, 2009
Grady Harp (Los Angeles, CA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For the legions of theater lovers who treasure A CHORUS LINE this informative and fascinating little film will bring memories and tears and satisfaction. The story behind the film is a documentary of sorts that examines the remake of the now nearly thirty-five year old Broadway sensation of a show that was created by Michael Bennett from a recorded conversation with 'gypsies' (a common term for those who work the chorus line). The road from conception to completion for the original show is mirrored by the struggles to cast this re-staging. We are privileged to observe scores of talented dancer/singers as they try to satisfy the team that will have the final say in who is selected for the production. Those familiar with the original cast as well as the movie version or one of the many traveling troupes that have keep this show alive will make their own decisions about who is best for each of the roles. This provides a very immediate replay of the original idea, watching the reactions of each of the people who audition, learning about their own lives, and the importance that appearing in this production means to each. They take what could have been an insider's story and make it viable - which most certainly adds to the joy of seeing and hearing bits and pieces of one of the best shows Broadway ever produced. There is a lot of humor here, some very gut wrenching drama (as we see one of the dancers recreate Paul's monologue), and load of fine memories. Grady Harp, November 09
A SENSATIONAL documentary! November 15, 2009
Ellen L. Mercado (NY, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A fabulous story, not just for dancers,actors and singers, but for those who know them and love them. A special look inside a Broadway revival like you've never seen before. Anyone who's ever gone on a job interview, of any kind, can relate to this movie. The victory of landing the job, and the heartbreak of being rejected.
An absolutely wonderful documentary. A tribute to all the creators, and the immortilization of the greatest American written, Broadway show!
 Entertaining but disappointing November 12, 2009
W. Boyle (Washington, DC)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have to go against the tide of all the rave reviews here. I'm a huge fan of A Chorus Line, and I've read most of the books written about its creation and history. What I was hoping for in this video was the story of the dancers auditioning for the revival, which was definitely there. However, there was much more archival material and personal interviews than I had expected, to the detriment of documenting the audition process. I was disappointed that we followed auditions for only a handful of the characters. In addition, I found that in many cases the dancers' stories were relatively superficial and I found it difficult to get emotionally involved with them and cheer for my favorites (although the candidates for Sheila and Cassie were notable exceptions). I enjoyed the film but toward the end I was forwarding through the interviews to find what I really wanted, which was the personal stories of the dancers. One unexpected bonus was getting to know the present-day Baayork Lee (and finding out that she is delightful). It would have been nice if the film had included more "where are they now?" features about the original cast members. I guess my expectations didn't really match what this video delivered, but I'm not sorry I bought it.
Almost perfect November 12, 2009
Tony Escuín (Valencia, Spain)
Simply wonderful, but I can't understand the lack of subtittles in Spanish in this type of product !
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