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Strike a Pose

Strike a Pose

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In 1990, seven young male dancers joined Madonna on her most controversial world tour. Their journey was captured in Truth or Dare. As a self-proclaimed 'mother' to her six gay dancers plus straight Oliver, Madonna used the film to make a stand on gay rights and freedom of expression. The dancers became paragons of pride, inspiring people all over the world to dare to be who you are. 25 years later, the dancers share their own stories about life during and after the tour. What does it really take to express yourself?

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Dutch

Runtime

89 mins

Rating

6.8/10

Release Date

29 June 2016

Country

Belgium

Cast

Luis Camacho

Luis Camacho

Self

Oliver Crumes

Oliver Crumes

Self

Salim Gauwloos

Salim Gauwloos

Self

Jose Xtravaganza

Jose Xtravaganza

Self

Kevin Alexander Stea

Kevin Alexander Stea

Self

Carlton Wilborn

Carlton Wilborn

Self

Madonna

Madonna

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

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