Last night on PBS’ INDEPENDENT LENS film series, Nelson George’s “A Ballerina’s Tale” made its TV premiere, and I’m sure many more of you finally were able to check out the documentary for yourselves, in the comfort of your homes. If you missed it, and didn’t record it, you should know that PBS has made it available in full online, so watch it below.
The film explores the rise of Misty Copeland, who made history as the first African American female principal dancer with the prestigious American Ballet Theater. It gives audiences an intimate look at a groundbreaking dancer during a crucial period in her life, as she makes the transition.
On June 30, 2015, Copeland became the first…
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