A Ballerina's Tale
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A Ballerina's Tale

Best from age 8 · G · 2015 · 85 min

A Ballerina's Tale

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.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

1/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

None

0/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

1/10

Scary moments

Mild

2/10

Heads up

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

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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A Ballerina's Tale - Official Trailer I HD I Sundance Selects