Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski • 1978 • Poland
Krzysztof Kieślowski made more than twenty documentaries, including this wryly observed short, which profiles seven ballet dancers, one for each day of the week. From a fledgling student to a star ballerina in her prime to an older dancer now cast out of the spotlight, each miniature portrait offers a glimpse of the grueling work and behind-the-scenes struggles that make up a dancer’s journey through life.
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About Tap
Directed by George T. Nierenberg • 1985 • United States
George T. Nierenberg’s brilliant and blissful followup to NO MAPS ON MY TAPS is introduced by legendary dancer Gregory Hines, who shares his childhood memories of watching and imitating the tap-dance greats at the Apollo Theater. ABOUT TAP ...
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A Guide to Breathing Underwater
Directed by Raven Jackson • 2018 • United States
Traversing New York City, a dancer seeks freedom and peace through movement.
