The Gymnast

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The Gymnast ★★½ 2006

A devastating injury ended the Olympic gymnastic hopes of Jane Hawkins. Years later, the unhappily married, middle-aged Jane gets a chance at performing in Las Vegas in a cirquestyle aerial act with the beautiful younger Serena. As they practice for the show, Jane is surprised to feel so close to her new partner. Great shots of the aerial fabric act and a romantic story. 98m/C DVD . Allison Mackie, Dreya Webber, Addie Yungmee, David De Simone, Mam Smith; D: Ned Farr; W: Ned Farr; C: Marco Fargnoli; M: Craig Richey.

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