HBO Max: The Best Movies and TV Shows for Diversity
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Melissa (1995)
Melissa follows her dream of becoming a dancer all the way to New York City but finds when she gets there that reaching her goal might cost more than she is willing to sacrifice. In dire need of money, she becomes an exotic dancer in a strip club where a sinister love triangle puts both her heart and her life in danger.
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Melissa follows her dream of becoming a dancer all the way to New York City but finds when she gets there that reaching her goal might cost more than she is willing to sacrifice. In dire need of money, she becomes an exotic dancer in a strip club where a sinister love triangle puts both her heart and her life in danger.
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Genre:Drama, Thriller
Written By:Paul Le Mos, Sasha Wolf
In Theaters:1/1/1995
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Runtime:81 minutes
Studio:AIM Group, Shetler-Le Mos Productions
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