A Ballerina's Tale

A Ballerina's Tale

2015 · 85 min · EN · G · 6.4 (28 votes)
Dir. Nelson George · Starring Misty Copeland, Victoria Rowell, Bevy Smith, Raven Wilkinson, Deirdre Kelly
Documentary

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.

VIBE

A raw, intimate look at the grueling dedication and emotional toll of achieving greatness against all odds. It’s a story of resilience, self-belief, and shattering expectations in a world that tried to hold her back.

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