Ballet students, ages 9-19, travel to New York City from all over the world to compete for awards and scholarships in the Youth America Grand Prix. New York-based director Bess Kargman follows six students from diverse backgrounds in the US, Italy, Colombia, and Sierra Leone as they strive to achieve their dreams. Even if you’re not a ballet aficionado, you can’t help rooting for their hard work to pay off.
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- Section of Festival:
- Metropolis, Kaleidoscope Family Docs
- Expected to Attend:
- Bess Kargman
- Director:
- Bess Kargman
- Producer:
- Bess Kargman
- Cinematographer:
- Nick Higgins
- Editor:
- Kate Amend & Bess Kargman
- Music:
- Chris Hajian
- Running Time:
- 90 min.
- Language:
- English, French, Spanish, Hebrew
- Country:
- USA
- Official Site:
- http://www.balletdocumentary.com
- Official Trailer:
