Phenom – Thao and the Get Down Stay Down

Thao Nguyen performs “Phenom” from home while a rotating supporting cast performs choreographed routines in personal Zoom windows.

Film Details:

Director: Erin S. Murray and Jeremy Schaulin-Rioux

Choreographer: Erin S. Murray

(United States, 2020) 2:51

Short
Contemporary

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