Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Raven Wilkinson
Herself (archive footage)
LeadWhat People Are Saying
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Frances McElroy's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
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“Every frame feels alive. Black Ballerina is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
