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 (2023) is a documentary and drama film directed by Alfredo Chiarappa, released on May 6, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Hussein Smko, Raelle Myrick-Hodges, Xavier Townsend and Mizuho Kappa.
Directed by Alfredo Chiarappa, written by Alfredo Chiarappa, Caterina Clerici and Ludo Smolski, produced by Stefano Chiavarini.
The Performance is a deep, intelligent documentary on how art and society shape our narratives, how our desire to be accepted and celebrated can bend our truths, and the fine line between playing the system and being played by it. The documentary doesn't leave you with heroes or resolutions but with the question of what happens when you turn yourself into the story the world expects you to embody, and end up…
Reviewed on September 28, 2023
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The main cast of The Performance (2023) includes Hussein Smko, Raelle Myrick-Hodges, Xavier Townsend and Mizuho Kappa. The film was directed by Alfredo Chiarappa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Performance was released on May 6, 2023 and runs for 1h 10m.
