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Still shot from the movie: Stomp the Yard.

Stomp the Yard

by Kerry Bennett | Posted on Jan. 08, 2007

In this dance-by-number plot, an African American youth named DJ (Columbus Short) leaves his troubled life in LA behind after he is given the opportunity to attend an Atlanta university. As expected, new problems arise on campus when two rival fraternities learn of his street-style dance moves, which they both desperately want in order to win a national step show competition. Get the movie review and more. »

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Overall: C+
Violence: C
Sexual Content: C+
Language: C
Drugs/Alcohol: B-
Theater Release: 11 Jan 2007
Video Release: 14 May 2007
MPAA Rating: PG-13
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Wondering what “Step Shows” are all about? To learn more about the dancing in this movie, check this page: http://www.collegeview.com/articles/CV/hbcu/step_shows.html

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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett

Parent Previews Reviewer: Kerry Bennett Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.

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