EDITORS PLEASE NOTE: THIS EDIT CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT WAS ORIGINALLY 4:3<br /> <br />Filipino prisoners turn reality into fantasy.<br /> <br />The nimble troupe is starring in a new film, called "Dance of the Steel Bars".<br /> <br />The inmates of Cebu jail first found fame through videos posted on YouTube.<br /> <br />Their routine set to Michael Jackson's "Thriller" has been viewed more than 52 million times.<br /> <br />The film's plot is based on real-life reforms introduced by a security advisor at the prison.<br /> <br />Around 1,000 inmates were taught to dance - not just for exercise, but also to instill discipline and camaraderie.<br /> <br />Filmmakers shot inside the prison for seven days, with professional actors and about 750 inmates.<br /> <br />The inmates' acting skills impressed co-director Cesar Apolinario.<br /> <br />SOUNDBITE: Cesar Apolinario, co-director, "Dance of the Steel Bars", saying (English):<br /> <br />"I did not only see them as brilliant dancers, but they are actually brilliant actors. We didn't have problems
