A Ballerina’s Tale
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.
Genre: Documentary
Director: Nelson George
Actors: Bevy Smith, Deirdre Kelly, Misty Copeland, Raven Wilkinson, Victoria Rowell
Country: USA
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