John Malveaux: TribecaFilmInstitute.org: 'A Ballerina's Tale' is 'A feature documentary on African American ballerina Misty Copeland'

John Malveaux of www.MusicUNTOLD.com writes:

Misty Copeland is an advocate/supporter of diversity in dance and contributor to mission of MusicUNTOLD. See https://tribecafilminstitute.org/blog/detail/2014_tfi_documentary_fund_grantees_are_announced

 

John Malveaux

Tribeca Film Institute
2014 TFI Documentary Fund Grantees Are Announced

A BALLERINA’S TALE: Directed by Nelson D. George; Produced by Leslie Norville -- A feature documentary on African American ballerina Misty Copeland that examines her prodigious rise, and her potentially career-ending injury alongside themes of race and body image in the elite ballet world. The film also includes exclusive, never before seen, performance footage of Misty performing several solo pieces.