

Make It Happen
2008-08-08 · 90 min · ★ 6.0
Embarking on a journey to fulfill her dreams as a dancer, a young girl discovers a new style of dance that will prove to be the source of both conflict and self-discovery.
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- Directors
- Darren Grant
- Production companies
- The Mayhem Project
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Mary Elizabeth WinsteadLauryn Kirk
Riley SmithRuss
John ReardonJoel
Tessa ThompsonDana
Ashley RobertsBrooke
Julissa BermudezCarmen
Karen LeBlancBrenda
Terry RayBirthday Party Guy
Leigh EnnsFlirtatious Customer
Michael XavierMarcus
Ernie PittsBouncer at Malcolm's
Sara ThompsonYoung LaurynTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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