
The Waterdance
Sometimes, life happens by accident.
Directed by Neal Jimenez, Michael Steinberg
Produced by No Frills Film, The Samuel Goldwyn Company
A character-driven drama about three men learning to rebuild their lives after spinal injury, balancing dark struggle with humor and human connection.
Author Joel Garcia breaks his neck while hiking, and finds himself in a rehab center with Raymond, an exaggerating ladies man, and Bloss, a racist biker. Considerable tension builds as each character tries to deal with his new found handicap and the problems that go with it, especially Joel, whose lover Anna is having as difficult a time as he is.
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Is The Waterdance scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is The Waterdance violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is The Waterdance sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Does The Waterdance end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
Is The Waterdance easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
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Like The Waterdance
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Waterdance
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Waterdance, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Waterdance, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Waterdance, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.


























































