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Black Ballerina

2016 · Movie · 54 min

Documentary

Set in the overwhelmingly white world of classical dance, it tells the stories of amazingly talented black ballerinas from several generations who face racism, exclusion and unequal opportunity while pursuing their dreams to dance. Interviews are combined with stunning archival footage and photography to explore how the challenges of the past still exist in the ethereal world of ballet today.

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Details
Years
2016
Release date
2016-09-04
Language
English
Runtime
54 min

Themes

  • dance
  • dancer
  • ballet
  • woman director

Cast & crew

Directed by Frances McElroy