A Ballerina's Tale

6.4 (29 votes)• 2015• 85m•Released

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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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Director: Nelson George

Starring Cast: Misty Copeland, Deirdre Kelly, Susan Fales-Hill, Layla Fayyaz, Robyn Gardenhire, Daisha Graf

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Misty Copeland

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Deirdre Kelly

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Susan Fales-Hill

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Layla Fayyaz

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Robyn Gardenhire

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Daisha Graf

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Victoria Rowell

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Alicia Graf Mack

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Brenda Dixon Gottschild

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Gilda Squire

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Bevy Smith

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Tracey Kemble

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Nelson George

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Dr. Martin O'Malley

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Marjorie Liebert

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Raven Wilkinson

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