A Ballerina's Tale

2015 • 83 minutes

About this movie

Iconic ballerina Misty Copeland made history when she became the first African-American woman to be named principal dancer of the legendary American Ballet Theater. Get the incredible, behind-the-scenes story of how she overcame a tumultuous upbringing and near career-ending injuries to become one of the most revered dancers of her generation. More than just a ballet success story, Copeland's journey is a hugely inspirational, universal tale of perseverance.

Ratings and reviews

This film should be enjoyed by all people who love the arts. To see this inspirational achievement by a young woman told that everything about her was wrong to be a dancer and see her overcome it all (includ'g her recent recovery from a potentially career ending leg fracture) to become the principal dancer of the ABT is joyful. I believe my favorite part though is the focus on black ballet dancers of the past, acknowledg'g their achievements.

I love this documentary. She busted the doors wide open for women of color to become a prime ballerina. :-) My dream is to see her perform live before I die.

I am not only imspired. I was told my knees were to big, love this