![]() ![]() Keep reading to see what the talented Gotta Kick It Up! actresses are up to now, 15 years later. It helped give these women the platform and the film credit needed to help kick-start their career in the right direction. Gotta Kick It Up! gave its characters the chance to be shown to the world, but it also gave its actresses the chance to be shown to the world. Unfortunately, not much has changed in the world of Hollywood diversity in the last 15 years, which is why this film remains so important and its anniversary is something that should be greatly celebrated. ![]() But let’s be honest, if this movie were made today, it would still be considered a huge step forward. At the time, it was such a huge step forward for Disney Channel, and TV in general. There were many variations of the Latina woman, just as there are in everyday life. Not only was the cast (hello, Camille Guaty and America Ferrera!) primarily Latina, which to this day rarely happens, but the characters they played were not merely stereotypical portrayals. Gotta Kick It Up! remains one of the most culturally-aware DCOMs, which is most definitely something worth celebrating. Based on a true story of an executive-turned-teacher who volunteers as the coach of Latina girls on a middle school dance team, the film really had it all. ![]() The 2002 DCOM was all about female empowerment, friendship, and, well, dancing! Airing on July 26, 2002, the TV movie is now officially 15 years old, but its importance hasn’t wavered a single bit. Happy 15th anniversary, Disney Channel’s Gotta Kick It Up! Let’s celebrate! ![]() Keep reading to find out straight from the film’s screenwriter (via email), Nancy De Los Santos, just why Gotta Kick It Up !‘s 15th anniversary is such an powerful event to celebrate. We also can’t thank Nancy enough for giving such an in-depth and honest interview about what Gotta Kick It Up! means to her, how it was made, its influence in both Hollywood and society as a whole, and what she hopes people take away from the film. Nancy worked with Meghan Cole, whose story this film was based on, to bring these strong, independent, fierce, talented characters to the screen and we can’t thank both of them enough. The dancing DCOM, starring the wonderful Camille Guaty and America Ferrera, was based on a true story, which Nancy helped bring to life. Since you’ve already heard from me, I thought it would be a good idea to hear from someone incredibly involved in the project its screenwriter, Nancy De Los Santos. If you missed the first celebration, here’s the link to last week’s post about why I think it’s so important and the breakdown of what the cast is up to now. While last week was the official anniversary, this film is so significant that we are going to continue the celebration.Ī film so nice, we’re celebrating it twice! Last Wednesday (July 26), we celebrated the 15th anniversary of Disney Channel’s Gotta Kick It Up! and today we are doing the same. Can we celebrate Gotta Kick It Up! for a second week in a row? Sí se puede! ![]()
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