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Directors: Nelson George Actors:
Misty Copeland Victoria Rowell Bevy Smith Raven Wilkinson Deirdre Kelly

A Ballerina's Tale 2015

85 minutes

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.

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