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Make It Happen

Movie·2008·Music, Romance, Drama·1h 30m·6.0 (305)·Directed by Darren Grant

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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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Mary Elizabeth WinsteadMary Elizabeth WinsteadLauryn KirkRiley SmithRiley SmithRussJohn ReardonJohn ReardonJoelTessa ThompsonTessa ThompsonDanaAshley RobertsAshley RobertsBrookeJulissa BermudezJulissa BermudezCarmenKaren LeBlancKaren LeBlancBrendaTerry RayTerry RayBirthday Party Guy

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