Rebels On Pointe

89 Minutes • NR
Film Info
Event Type:Movie
Release Year:2017
Rating:NR
Genre:Documentary, Dance
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Bobbi Jo Hart
Cast:Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Screenwriter:Bobbi Jo Hart

Description

Exploring universal themes of identity, dreams, family, loss and love, Rebels on Pointe is the first-ever feature documentary celebrating the world famous Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. The all male, comic ballet company was founded over 40 years ago on the heels of New York's Stonewall riots and and has a diverse cult following around the world. The film juxtaposes behind-the-scenes access, rich archives and history, intimate character-driven stories, and amazing dance performances shot in North America, Europe and Japan. Rebels on Pointe is a creative blend of gender, diversity, passion and purpose. A story which ultimately proves that a ballerina is not only a woman dancing -- but an act of rebellion in a tutu.

 


"This thoughtfully crafted, seamlessly edited film reveals the grit behind the glitter, and it makes the Trocks' humor as touching as it is pointed." - San Francisco Chronicle

 


"A delightful, embracing cultural experience, one that the film's director, Bobbi Jo Hart, warmly captures in all its offbeat glory." - Los Angeles Times