A Ballerina's Tale

2015 • 85 min • Documentary

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 8

Movie Knight Score

29 reviews

64 Audience · 29 · 100%

This documentary follows the inspiring journey of Misty Copeland, the first African American principal ballerina at the American Ballet Theatre. It covers her rise to stardom, her challenges, and how she broke barriers in the ballet world, including dealing with a potentially career-ending injury.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Brief discussions of body image pressures.
Footage of a ballerina's injury and recovery.

What it models well

Perseverance and dedication
Breaking racial barriers
Body positivity
Achieving dreams

Talk about it after

What does it mean to be a pioneer?
Discuss overcoming physical and personal obstacles.
How does Misty's story inspire you to pursue your own goals?
Talk about the importance of diverse representation in all fields.

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