John Malveaux: BlackEnterprise.com: Director Nelson George Brings African American Ballerina Movie to Tribeca Film Festival

Misty Copeland

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John Malveaux of 

www.MusicUNTOLD.com 

sends this article about A Ballerina's Tale being selected for the Tribeca Film Festival on April 19, 2015:

Black Enterprise

Director talks discovering the story of soloist Misty Copeland

by Kandia Johnson    Posted: April 17, 2015

Recently named one of “Time Magazine’s Most Influential People,” Copeland, a rarity in the ballet world, is simply unstoppable.

Despite barriers like racism, rejection and toe-crushing exercises, the trailblazer succeeded as the first African American female in two decades to earn the position of Soloist with the American Ballet Theatre. “As a dancer, when you’re put in front of the spotlight and an audience, it is a subjective art form. Not everyone is going to like you,” said Copeland during an interview with Huff post Live.” But it’s hard when you’re being judged for things you can’t control, like the color of your skin, like the type of body that you have.” Copeland’s unlikely rise to stardom proves that nothing in the world can take the place of passion, hard work and consistency.

Black Enterprise caught up with Brooklyn-born writer, masterful storyteller and director Nelson George to learn more about how the much-anticipated film came to the big screen.