Bouncing Cats (2010)

The documentary “Bouncing Cats” is not making it into every cinema in the nation, but it should. The film follows Breakdance Project Uganda, brainchild of Abraham “Abramz” Tekya, a man who grew up in the African nation that long has been drowning in a bloodbath of British rule, war and godless rulers such as Amin and Kony. The concept seems almost trite: How will hip hop dance moves help thousands of children who know nothing but poverty, violence and illiteracy. Director/writer Nabil Elderkin tells his tale well, and admits that, no, just dancing won’t help lift these youth to happiness. They need more. Many celebrities appear: Richard “Crazy Legs” Colon is the Bronx kid-made-man who – in a scene desperately needed -- openly sobs at the immense suffering around him. Encompassing shocking violence and utter joy, this doc will stick with you despite the not subliminal Red Bull (funder of the film) ads. B+