Private Project

Beyond the Ropes: The Story of the 40+ Double Dutch Club

BEYOND THE ROPES: The 40+ Double Dutch Club Documentary showcases how taking a “break from adulting” to jump double dutch, hula hoop and play old childhood games can be an exciting, affordable way to tone, burn calories and improve physical, mental and spiritual health while encouraging and inspiring women in an often overlooked age group to relive positive childhood memories and create new ones!

  • Jalen Robinson
    Director
  • Pamela Robinson
    Producer
  • Catrina Dyer-Taylor
    Producer
  • Ronnie Devoe
    Music Supervisor
    New Edition / BelBivDevoe
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes 50 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 1, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    80,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Arizona State University
Director Biography - Jalen Robinson

Jalen Robinson is a senior at Arizona State University. He majors in film production at Arizona State University’s Sidney Poitier New American Film School, while on the cinematography track. Jalen is from Chicago, Illinois and found his passion for filmmaking at Homewood-Flossmoor High School. After graduating college he plans on directing films that will one day inspire a new wave of African American filmmakers.

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