Joffrey: Mavericks Of American Dance
Sat. 02/18 | 8:00PM - Wed. 02/22 @ Gene Siskel Film Center (map)
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Showtimes:
- Saturday 02/18 - 08:02PM
- Wednesday 02/22 - 08:02PM
2012, Bob Hercules, USA, 90 min. Narrated by Mandy Patinkin The struggles and triumphs of The Joffrey Ballet, the first quintessentially American ballet company, are beautifully recapped through a wealth of performance footage as director Hercules (BILL T. JONES: A GOOD MAN) illustrates a history of the company’s innovation and international success. The revolutionary artistic strategy of combining modern dance with ballet, and integrating pop and rock scores, pioneered by founders Robert Joffrey and Gerald Arpino, is seen as the cornerstone of a new philosophy of dance. This engrossing documentary captures it all, featuring Gary Chryst, Trinette Singleton, Helgi Tomasson, Kevin McKenzie and more, and excerpts from signature works including “Astarte,” “Trinity,” and “Billboards.” HDCAM video. (BS) Director Bob Hercules and current and past members of The Joffrey Ballet will be present for audience discussion at both screenings. - Comments
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