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  • Black Ballerina (2016)
  • TV-G
    57 min | Documentary
Black Ballerina (2016)
TV-G
57 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. ...See moreSet 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. See less
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Director
Frances McElroy
Producer
Frances McElroy
Composer
Daniel McGowan
Editor
Meg Sarachan
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Release date
Sep 1, 2016 (United States)
Awards
1 win

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7 cast members
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Joan Myers Brown
Self - founder, Philadanco Self - founder, Philadanco   See fewer
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Delores Browne
Self - dancer, NY Negro Ballet Self - dancer, NY Negro Ballet   See fewer
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Bianca Fabré
Self - dancer Self - dancer   See fewer
Black Ballerina (2016)
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Ashley Murphy
Self - dancer, Dance Theatre of Harlem Self - dancer, Dance Theatre of Harlem   See fewer
Black Ballerina (2016)
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Amanda Smith
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Black Ballerina (2016)
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Raven Wilkinson
Self - dancer, Ballet Russe Self - dancer, Ballet Russe   See fewer
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