A Ballerina's Tale (2015)

A Ballerina's Tale is a 2015 documentary film revolving around the life of Misty Copeland who serves as the primary subject of the film as well as the narrator. The film had its world premiere on April 19, 2015, at the Tribeca Film Festival. The film was released through video on demand on October 13, 2015, prior to opening in a limited release on October 14, 2015, by Sundance Selects.

Synopsis

The film follows the daily life of Copeland with emphasis on her role as one of the first African-American female soloists to present what Mekado Murphy of The New York Times describes as the process of the dancer. The film begins with archival footage of a young Copeland at a small ballet studio and focuses on her cultural impact and professional ascension without delving into her personal history.

Actors