They Shoot Horses, Dont They

In the dark days of the depression, 'dance marathons' become a way for desperate people to compete for prize money. Events would last for weeks as contestants push themselves beyond the point of exhaustion while the barbarous crowds watch on, wagering money for sport and profit. Against this backdrop, the lives of a disparate group of contestants become intertwined. Brought together by chance they move relentlessly around the dance floor in search of a dream. As the audience watches...the clock ticks on...which of them will survive?