Black Ballerina
Synopsis
BLACK BALLERINA tells the story of several black women from different generations who fell in love with ballet. Six decades ago, while pursuing their dreams, Joan Myers Brown, Delores Browne and Raven Wilkinson confronted racism, exclusion and unequal opportunity. Today, young dancers of color continue to face formidable challenges breaking into the overwhelmingly white world of ballet. Moving back and forth in time, this lyrical, character driven film shows how far we still have to go and stimulates a fresh discussion about race, inclusion and opportunity across all sectors of American society.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-10
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- Director
- Frances McElroy
- Original Title
- Black Ballerina
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
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Frances McElroy
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What is Black Ballerina about?
BLACK BALLERINA tells the story of several black women from different generations who fell in love with ballet. Six decades ago, while pursuing their dreams, Joan Myers Brown, Delores Browne and Raven Wilkinson confronted racism, exclusion and unequal opportunity. Today, young dancers of color continue to face formidable challenges breaking into the overwhelmingly white world of ballet. Moving back and forth in time, this lyrical, character driven film shows how far we still have to go and stimulates a fresh discussion about race, inclusion and opportunity across all sectors of American society.
Who directed Black Ballerina?
Black Ballerina was directed by Frances McElroy.
Who stars in Black Ballerina?
The principal cast of Black Ballerina includes Raven Wilkinson.
When was Black Ballerina released and how long is it?
Black Ballerina was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 54m.