A Ballerina's Tale
World Premiere

A Ballerina's Tale

Special Screenings
| USA | 85 MINUTES | English
Documentary, NY Director(s)
Join us for a world premiere screening of Nelson George’s much-anticipated, behind-the-curtain documentary about the daily routine of Misty Copeland, the first African-American female soloist at New York’s American Ballet Theatre® in two decades. Followed by a Q&A with Misty Copeland and a special ballet performance by her mentees Erica Lall (American Ballet Theatre's Studio Company) and Naazir Muhammad (ABT's JKO School) sponsored by Under Armour.

Cast & Credits
Directed by
Nelson George
Director
Nelson George
Screenwriter
Nelson George
Producer
Leslie Norville
Editor
Malika Weeden
Associate Producer
New Power Generation, Terri Hines​
Cinematographer
Cliff Charles, Oskar Landi, Nelson George, Malika Weeden, Nicolas Waterman, John Dunham
Executive Producer
Dorria Ball, Ingrid Graham ​
Composer
Chloe Flower​
Cast
Misty Copeland

Contacts
International Sales Contact
Andrew Herwitz
The Film Sales Company
New York, NY 10028
Phone: 212 481 5020
andrew.herwitz@filmsalescorp.com
Print Source
Leslie Norville
Urban Romances
Brooklyn, 11211
Phone: 347 534 6098
leslie.norville@gmail.com
US Sales Contact
Andrew Herwitz
The Film Sales Company
New York, NY 10028
Phone: 212 481 5020
andrew.herwitz@filmsalescorp.com
Press Contact
Gilda Squire
Gilda Squire
Phone: 212 928 8090
gildasquire@verizon.net
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