A Ballerina’s Tale (2015)

Biography, Dance, Documentary

Director: Nelson George

Writer(s): Nelson George

Starring: Misty Copeland, Deirdre Kelly, Susan Fales-Hill, Leyla Fayyaz, Brenda Dixon Gottschild, Robyn Gardenhire, Alicia Graf Mack, Daisha Graf, Victoria Rowell, Gilda Squire, Bevy Smith, Tracey Kemble, Raven Wilkinson, Kara Kamari, Cameron Koa, Jessica Lauren Taylor

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.

Release Date: April 19, 2015 (USA) | Length: 85 min | Genre: Biography, Dance | MPAA Rating: Unrated

Note: Premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2015.