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Desert Dancer (2014)

Desert Dancer (2014)

PG-13 98 minutes EN Drama , Music
Be Brave. Be Bold. Be Free.
Inspirational true story of Iranian dancer Afshin Ghaffarian, who risked his life for his dream to become a dancer despite a nationwide dancing ban.
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