The full feature documentary “Sadie: Belly Dance Beyond the Glitter” gives us an intimate look at the 20+ year-long career of Sadie, who is one of the most sought-after belly dancers of her time. In this open narrative, Sadie unveils our eyes to the stark realities of what it is to be a partner, mother, and an international brand, in one of the world’s most misunderstood art forms. We discuss her rise to the status of “The Queen of the Drum Solo” and how she has held that title for many years. We explore the blurred lines between the self- expression and self –obsession, coming to terms with one's body vs. becoming obsessed with it and the freedoms and pressures that come with being considered one of best belly dancers in the world. We get a glimpse into Sadie’s international reach during her 2016 world tour in Europe and India. And follow her first visit to Egypt to experience the culture that is widely credited to be the birthplace of oriental dance. You will hear from belly dance iconic duo Beata & Horacio Cifuentes and Egyptian choreographer Prof. Hassan Khalil. We discuss the aspects of discrimination within the dance with middle-eastern belly dancer and international performing artist Khadijah. The Documentary will additionally feature international Lebanese male belly dancer, and instructor Simon Sako, Indian dancer, and belly dance community leader Payal Gupta, tribal belly dance superstar Zoe Jakes plus many other world-renowned artists from the colorful, multiracial, multinational and ageless international belly dance community.