Drama Movies 2006 List

With Dante Basco • Jenna Dewan • Rob Brown • Jonathan Malen • Laura Benanti • Alfre Woodard • John Ortiz • Elijah Kelley • Yaya DaCosta • Marcus T. Paulk • Laura Collins • Diane Nabatoff • Christopher Godsick • Michele Grace

Pierre Dulaine is a Manhattan ballroom teacher and competitor who volunteers his time to teach ballroom dancing to a group of New York inner city high school kids. Initially forced to participate as a form of detention, the kids reject Mr. Dulaine's efforts until his unwavering commitment and dedication finally inspires them to embrace the program, infusing it with their own unique hip-hop style while subconsciously learning valuable life lessons about pride, respect, self-esteem and honor.

With Jennifer Aniston • Greg Germann • Jason Isaacs • Anne Carey • Scott Caan • Nicole Holofcener • Joan Cusack • Catherine Keener • Bobby Coleman • K.C. Clyde • Ted Hope • Anthony Bregman • Terry Stacey

A tale which centers around four best friends and their relationships with one another, the men in their lives, and their checkbooks. However one of them, who is unsettled and unattached, decides to clean houses to make ends meet.

With Peter Mullan • Jamie Sives • Sean McGinley • Billy Boyd • Brenda Blethyn • Gaby Dellal • Alex Rose

Frank is a 55-year-old hard-working man, established and respected in his community, who suddenly finds himself without a job. Several other colleagues suffer the same fate and, whilst a shock to everyone, it is above all a crushing blow to Frank's pride. For the first time in his life, Frank is without direction. Agonised by the memory of his young son's drowning, Frank's dreams are haunted with images of water, yet it is only when he swims that he feels truly in control of his destiny. When his friend Danny jokes that on a clear day he could swim to France, a seed of hope is planted in his mind. Frank determines to salvage his self-esteem and to tackle his demons by attempting the ultimate test of endurance--to swim the English Channel--the 22-mile stretch of water dividing England and France. Initially concealing his master plan from his loving wife Joan and estranged son Rob, Frank and his friends unite to support his audacious plan. In the process this motley band of brothers restore their lost hope and confidence in the future.