A Ballerina's Tale

Synopsis

A feature documentary on African American ballerina Misty Copeland that examines her prodigious rise, her potentially career ending injury alongside themes of race and body image in the elite ballet world.

Details

Director

Nelson George

Release

October 14, 2015

Status

Released

Country

United States of America

Network

Sundance Selects

Runtime

1h 25m

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Where to watch

Streaming data by JustWatch

Cast

• 
  Misty Copeland

  Self
• Deirdre Kelly

  Self
• Susan Fales-Hill

  Self
• Layla Fayyaz

  Self
• Robyn Gardenhire

  Self
• 
  Daisha Graf

  Self
• 
  Victoria Rowell

  Self
• Alicia Graf Mack

  Self
• Brenda Dixon Gottschild

  Self
• Gilda Squire

  Self
• 
  Bevy Smith

  Self
• Tracey Kemble

  Self

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