Film Independent at LACMA: Step

2017, 83 minutes, color, DCP | Directed by Amanda Lipitz

Includes a conversation with documentary subjects Blessin Giraldo, Tayla Solomon, Cori Grainger, Gari McIntyre (Coach G), Paula Dofat, and director Amanda Lipitz

Step is the true-life story of a girls’ high-school step dance team against the background of the heart of Baltimore. These young women learn to laugh, love, and thrive—on and off the stage—even when the world seems to work against them. Empowered by their teachers, teammates, counselors, coaches, and families, they chase their ultimate dreams: to win a step championship and to be accepted into college. This all-female school is reshaping the futures of its students’ lives by making it their goal to have every member of their senior class accepted to and graduate from college, many of whom will be the first in their family to do so. Deeply insightful and emotionally inspiring, Step embodies the true meaning of sisterhood through a story of courageous young women worth cheering for.

In conjunction with Film Independent at LACMA

LACMA | Bing Theater

Film Independent and LACMA Film Club members can reserve tickets starting at 12 pm on Thursday, June 15. | Free; limit two tickets per membership. | Proof of member status is required to reserve tickets during advance reservation period.  | Reserve Tickets

LACMA member and general-admission tickets can be reserved starting at 12 pm on Thursday, June 29. | Free; limit two tickets.  | Reserve Tickets

PLEASE NOTE: Tickets for the screening can be picked up at LACMA’s Ticket Office, located in the Hammer Building, on the day of the event—as early as 11 am. Tickets are for general, unreserved seating. Ticketed guests must be in their seats 15 minutes prior to the advertised start time or seats may be released. Reservations do not guarantee entry, even with a ticket in hand. Entry is first come, first served, so please arrive early. Program and guest participation subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Tickets are nontransferable and can only be picked up by the individual who purchased or reserved them.