Twist

UPC: 037429169421

Studio: Homevision

Summary: This documentary shows the evolution of the 1960s dance craze called "the twist." Interviewed are several singers and musicians who contributed to the trend, notably Hank Ballard, Chubby Checker, and Joey Dee. Also shown are clips from TV shows showcasing the twist, such as American Bandstand, and films made to cash in on the fad, such as The T.A.M.I. Show, Go, Man, Go!, and Twist All Night. ~ Brian Gusse, Rovi

Category: Dance [nf]

Awards: Best Documentary – Genie Awards

Features: Let's Learn to Dance: Step-by-step instruction
Lulu's concert montage: Deleted scene
Interview with Ron Mann
Original theatrical trailers for Twist, Grass, and Comic Book Confidential

Twist

Format: Digital Video Disc (DVD)

Release Date: 07/23/2002

Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Theatre Wide-Screen

Runtime: 78 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Chapters: Side #1 --
1. Logos/Credits
2. Feelin' the '50s
3. Wearing Out the Grooves
4. American Bandstand
5. No Hips Not Happening
6. Make Everything Nice
7. Peppermint Lounge
8. The in Thing
9. Money-Making Industry
10. Twisting Postman
11. In Search of
12. Next New Dance
13. Freestyle

Jeremy Wheeler

Master documentarian Ron Mann turns his sights to the craze that swept the nation in Twist, an engrossing story of rebellion in the early years of rock & roll. Going from the days of Arthur Murray and his rigid dance steps, Mann turns his sights on the choreography of soul groups and follows their lead as the move called "the twist" infectiously spread throughout America, breaking down barriers each step of the way. From television to big-city nightlife, the film shows its impact on people of all ages and the culture war that erupted because of it. Brilliantly bridging the gap between the '50s and the peace revolution of the 1960s, the film acts as a document of a country in flux as its people liberate themselves from the strict confines of society at the time. And while the twist eventually self-imploded as most trend do, its impact is undeniable -- as is the importance of its story, which has been encapsulated thanks to this film. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Gary "U.S." Bonds  Actor 
Don Haig  Producer 
Ron Mann  Director 
Ron Mann  Producer 
Chubby Checker  Actor 
Joey Dee  Actor 

Country: Canada