The Spectacular

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In 1950s Manhattan, a young Rockette named Marion Brooks grapples with the expectations of her life. At nineteen, she is on the verge of a conventional future with her college sweetheart, who is about to propose. However, feeling trapped, Marion seizes the chance to audition for the prestigious Radio City Rockettes, longing for a life filled with excitement and performance. Simultaneously, New York City is gripped by fear as a series of bombings, attributed to the elusive "Big Apple Bomber," terrorizes its citizens. The police, desperate for leads after years of investigation, turn to Peter Griggs, a young doctor at a mental hospital who advocates for a groundbreaking psychological profiling technique. As Marion and Peter become entwined in the hunt for the bomber, Marion realizes that to make a difference, she must break free from her training to blend in with the Rockettes. This decision may force her to risk everything she has worked for and the relationships she cherishes. In her quest to stand out and confront danger, Marion faces the ultimate test of her courage and determination.