You Gotta Dance

In 1987 Michael Daluz a black U.S. Army veteran and college student with a 3.6 GPA is nearly beaten to death by a mob of white men as he and his friends leave a local off-campus bar. His act of self-defense and the arrest and imprisonment that follow will change his life forever.<p> Harboring a hate Daluz enters prison in 1988. During his incarceration he witnesses a miracle and experiences an inner transformation. But his misfortunes are not behind him and his faith in God prepares him for life-altering battles. A near-fatal work-related accident leaves him severely injured. Daluz challenges his employer in a civil lawsuit while he fights for custody of his young daughter Bella and he doggedly pursues his doctorial education.<p> During a time in his life Daluz had done it all. He lived the champagne-popping lifestyle visited fancy night clubs owned a nice house and drove expensive cars. But during his twenty-year journey he realizes what is important. Based on true events <i>You Gotta Dance </i>is one man's story of spiritual awakening in the face of crushing hardship.