Never Stand Still

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Never Stand Still

Released May 18, 2012

1h 18m

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At the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts, Merce Cunningham, Paul Taylor, Bill Irwin and other dancers and choreographers reveal their passion for their art.

Gary Goldstein

Los Angeles Times

For lovers of dance, "Never Stand Still" should prove a fleet, enjoyable excursion.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 6, 2012

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David DeWitt

New York Times

This film has the everyday vibe of a bunch of friends putting together a summer camp video. Gosh, the substance of Jacob's Pillow should be a little less sleepy.

Rated: 2.5/5

May 18, 2012

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David Fear

Time Out

Too often, Honsa will simply let his talking heads ramble on without focus or foundation...

Rated: 2/5

May 15, 2012

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Cassandra Landry

Boston Phoenix

The historical footage of Jacob's Pillow is fascinating, and if you've ever slogged through an hours-long tech rehearsal, look no further for your comrades-in-arms.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 28, 2012

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Kam Williams

AALBC.com

Modern dance appreciated as a sacred endeavor enabling one to fly above the fray, if not literally, vicariously, at the very least.

Rated: 4/4

May 18, 2012

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Marsha McCreadie

Film Journal International

A witty, visual demonstration of the wild muscularity of contemporary dance--and why we no longer giggle at "men in tights."

May 18, 2012

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Interesting documentary chronicling the history of dance at the Berkshire's Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. Many famous dancers and choreographers passed through this artist colony to share their talent with the world. If you are a lover of all forms of dance, you won't want to miss this one. Now I'd like to enjoy a live performance sometime.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Synopsis

At the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival in Massachusetts, Merce Cunningham, Paul Taylor, Bill Irwin and other dancers and choreographers reveal their passion for their art.

Director: Ron Honsa
Producer: Nan Penman, Ron Honsa
Screenwriter: Ron Honsa, Nan Penman
Distributor: First Run
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 18, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 11, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $13.7K
Runtime: 1h 18m

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