Daniel Ponickly Movies, TV Shows, and online popularity.

Mona Lisa Smile is a 2003 American drama film starring Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles, and Maggie Gyllenhaal. The story follows Katherine Watson, a graduate student who takes a teaching position at Wellesley College in 1953, where she encourages her students to question traditional societal expectations.

Mad Hot Ballroom is a 2005 American documentary film that follows eleven-year-old New York City public school students as they immerse themselves in the world of ballroom dancing. Through candid and sometimes humorous perspectives, the film portrays the transformation of these children from hesitant participants to dedicated competitors, ultimately striving to compete in the final citywide competition.