About this movie
BLACK BALLERINA tells the story of several black women from different generations who fell in love with ballet. Six decades ago, while pursuing their dreams, Joan Myers Brown, Delores Browne and Raven Wilkinson confronted racism, exclusion and unequal opportunity. Today, young dancers of color continue to face formidable challenges breaking into the overwhelmingly white world of ballet. Moving back and forth in time, this lyrical, character driven film shows how far we still have to go and stimulates a fresh discussion about race, inclusion and opportunity across all sectors of American society.
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dance
dancer
ballet
woman director
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Questions about Black Ballerina
How long is Black Ballerina?
Black Ballerina has a runtime of 54m ( and 54 minutes).
Who directed Black Ballerina?
Black Ballerina was directed by Frances McElroy and released in 2016.
What genre is Black Ballerina?
Black Ballerina is a Documentary film (2016).
Who stars in Black Ballerina?
The cast of Black Ballerina includes Raven Wilkinson.
