A Ballerina's Tale
Sundance Selects | Release Date: October 14, 2015 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Mixed or average reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
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Village VoiceAmy BradyOct 13, 2015
In A Ballerina's Tale, director Nelson George paints a moving portrait of Copeland that underscores her triumphs over bodily and historical limitations. Read full review
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Los Angeles TimesMichael RechtshaffenOct 22, 2015
Copeland's victories are shortchanged by the film's prevailing sense of detachment from its main subject. Read full review
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The New York TimesBrian SeibertOct 13, 2015
Mr. George chooses to avoid the more heart-wrenching aspects of Ms. Copeland’s tough upbringing, and his presentation of her remarkable comeback is remarkably low on suspense. Read full review
50
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Martha SchabaJan 21, 2016
It’s a complicated story that requires digging deep into uncomfortable questions about ballet’s rigid aesthetic standards and the economics and availability of training. George doesn’t give it the depth or analysis it requires. Read full review
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The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckOct 15, 2015
The Disneyesque adage is unfortunately all too typical of A Ballerina's Tale, which, other than adding to the pop culture barrage that has accompanied this gifted dancer's rise to stardom, does little to provide insight into her unique story. Read full review
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