In the first trailer for A Ballerina’s Tale, Misty Copeland describes finding her voice through dance. Copeland’s journey from a young teenager first discovering the world of ballet to an inspirational young woman whose talent and perseverance opened doors for others to follow in her footsteps is chronicled in the new documentary directed by Nelson George (Finding the Funk).
IFC Films/Sundance Selects will be releasing A Ballerina’s Tale in theaters and VOD on October 14, 2015.
Synopsis: 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.
