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Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D-Man in the Waters

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Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D-Man in the Waters is a feature documentary that traces the remarkable history and legacy of one of the most important works of art to come out of the age of AIDS--choreographer Bill T. Jones's tour de force ballet "D-Man in the Waters." In 1989, D-Man in the Waters gave physical manifestation to the fear, anger, grief, and hope for salvation that the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company felt as they were embattled by the AIDS pandemic.As a group of young dancers reconstructs the dance, they learn about this oft forgotten history and deepen their understanding of the power of art in a time of plague.
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Bilge Ebiri New York Magazine/Vulture Makes a powerful case for the reinvigoration of art by new generations. Aug 11, 2021 Full Review Kimber Myers Los Angeles Times Can You Bring It is full of vitality and energy, a testament to the power of art in the face of tragedy. Aug 3, 2021 Full Review Jude Dry indieWire "Can You Bring It" is most compelling as an archival work. An early section pairs the original dancers' memories of the piece's development with visuals of the corresponding movement, sharply telegraphing the viewer into the creative process. Rated: A- Jul 20, 2021 Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) A deeply effecting cinematic experience. Feb 13, 2024 Full Review Sarah Vincent Cambridge Day No matter, LeBlanc the filmmaker etches a heartfelt emotional journey imbued with nostalgia and an insider’s eye that ultimately reveals how personal tragedy can be the catalyst for action and community. Rated: 3.5/4 Aug 16, 2023 Full Review David Reddish Queerty The movie also underlines Jones status as a living queer heroone whose artistic will and human compassion throbs in every movement he makes. Rated: 3/4 Mar 13, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D-Man in the Waters is a feature documentary that traces the remarkable history and legacy of one of the most important works of art to come out of the age of AIDS--choreographer Bill T. Jones's tour de force ballet "D-Man in the Waters." In 1989, D-Man in the Waters gave physical manifestation to the fear, anger, grief, and hope for salvation that the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company felt as they were embattled by the AIDS pandemic.As a group of young dancers reconstructs the dance, they learn about this oft forgotten history and deepen their understanding of the power of art in a time of plague.
Director
Rosalynde LeBlanc, Tom Hurwitz
Producer
Duana Butler, Rosalynde LeBlanc, Duana C. Butler
Production Co
Dancing/On Air
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 16, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 14, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA)
$9.7K
Runtime
1h 30m
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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