Synopsis

Every Little Step explores the incredible journey of ‘A Chorus Line,’ from ambitious idea to international phenomenon. Through 15 years of continuous performances from the 70’s to 90’s and a revival beginning in 2006, ‘A Chorus Line’ has touched generations around the world with stories so poignant; they could only have come from truth. The film compares and contrasts the original musical with the current revival. It investigates the societies in which they’ve debuted, and why the themes are so timeless and universal. The film goes behind the scenes with exclusive interviews and footage of the revival’s audition process, revealing the dramatic journey of the performers, and unfolding the story of life imitating art. The filmmakers, James D. Stern and Adam Del Deo, were granted unprecedented access. Interviews, then and now, with the creative minds who shaped ‘A Chorus Line’ and the cast who realized it provide fascinating insights and reveal the truths behind the genesis of the show. The original musical arose at a volatile time--in the wake of Vietnam and Watergate, as the hippy era declined, as movements in civil rights, women’s rights, and gay rights were gaining voices across the world, and as the Cold War continued without end in sight. As Every Little Step investigates the legacy of ‘A Chorus Line,’ it also looks at our current society, which has so enthusiastically received the revival. There are certain similarities to the era of the original. Perhaps these factors explain ‘A Chorus Line’s’ continuing popularity, a desire for the chorus of clamoring voices to be heard.

감독

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  • 제임스 스턴
  • 제임스 스턴은 헐리우드와 브로드웨이에서 오랜 기간 활동하고 있는 프로듀서로 <스텀프>로 드라마 데스크상을, <프로듀서>(2001)와 <헤어스프레이>(2003)로 토니상을 수상한 바 있다. 스턴은 또한 <야오 밍의 해>(2004)와 <소 고즈 더 네이션>(2006) 두 편의 다큐멘터리를 연출, 제작하기도 했다.

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  • 애덤 델 디오
  • 애덤 델 디오는 Endgame Entertainmet에 재직하며 극영화와 다큐멘터리 영화들의 제작자로 활동하고 있다. 공동 연출작으로는 <야오 밍의 해>(2004)와 <소 고즈 더 네이션>(2006)이 있으며 <이츠 더 레이지>(1999)와 <스테이 얼라이브>(2006)를 공동 제작했다.​