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An American Ballet Story

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1964 -- A time of major shifts in civil rights, women's, and gay rights. New York City was alive -- you could feel it on the streets. The Joffrey Ballet splits in two over a struggle for artistic control and the HARKNESS BALLET bursts onto the American art scene. Bold and controversial, the Harkness revolutionizes the way dance is performed forever. The Harkness Ballet produced two international touring companies, a youth ballet, and its very own theater. They were invited to perform at the White House, seen on national TV, and were an international sensation wherever they toured. Founder REBEKAH HARKNESS gave opportunities to emerging American artists no matter their race or heritage. Her goal was to create a truly American dance company. Yet she was hated by the New York critics and faced never-ending misogyny and ridicule. Ultimately the companies failed. But Rebekah had begun a movement of contemporary art, music, and dance that still impacts artists and audiences today.
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Kathia Woods Cup of Soul 12/06/2022
6/10
Independent film An American Ballet Story traces the meteoric growth and fall of New York City's Harkness Ballet and its artistic director Rebekah Harkness. Ballet fans aren't the only ones who will like this. Go to Full Review Rachel Wagner rachelsreviews.net 12/02/2022
6/10
If you have any interest in dance or the arts you will enjoy this informative documentary. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Leslie Streit

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Rebekah Harkness

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Sasha Anawalt

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Christopher Aponte

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Annette MacDonald

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Paul MacDonald

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Synopsis 1964 -- A time of major shifts in civil rights, women's, and gay rights. New York City was alive -- you could feel it on the streets. The Joffrey Ballet splits in two over a struggle for artistic control and the HARKNESS BALLET bursts onto the American art scene. Bold and controversial, the Harkness revolutionizes the way dance is performed forever. The Harkness Ballet produced two international touring companies, a youth ballet, and its very own theater. They were invited to perform at the White House, seen on national TV, and were an international sensation wherever they toured. Founder REBEKAH HARKNESS gave opportunities to emerging American artists no matter their race or heritage. Her goal was to create a truly American dance company. Yet she was hated by the New York critics and faced never-ending misogyny and ridicule. Ultimately the companies failed. But Rebekah had begun a movement of contemporary art, music, and dance that still impacts artists and audiences today.
Director
Leslie Streit
Screenwriter
Leslie Streit, Leslie Streit
Production Co
Cinematiks
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 34m
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