presents
A Ballerina’s Tale
Directed by Nelson George
In Theaters & on VOD
October 14, 2015
Iconic ballerina Misty Copeland made history when she became the first African-American woman to be named principal dancer of the legendary American Ballet Theater. Get the incredible, behind-the-scenes story of how she overcame a tumultuous upbringing and near career-ending injuries to become one of the most revered dancers of her generation. More than just a ballet success story, Copeland’s journey is a hugely inspirational, universal tale of perseverance.
Filed under: Ballet, Video Tagged: ABT, African-American Ballerinas, African-Americans in Ballet, American Ballet Theater, “A Ballerina’s Tale”, Ballet, Black Ballerina, Blacks in Ballet, Dance Documentary, Firebird, Igor Stravinsky, Igor Stravinsky's Firebird, Leslie Norville, Malika Weeden, Metropolitan Opera House, Misty Copeland, Nelson George, Stravinsky, Sundance, Swan Lake, Urban Romances Inc.
