Anatomy of a Male Ballet Dancer
USA, 2017, 83 min.
Directors: David Barba, James Pellerito
Producers: David Barba, James Pellerito
Writers: David Barba, James Pellerito
Cast: Marcelo Gomes
ANATOMY OF A MALE BALLET DANCER is an unprecedented behind-the-scenes portrait of Brazilian ballet star Marcelo Gomes. Widely considered the greatest partner of his or any generation, every ballerina wants to dance with Marcelo. From his struggle to reach the top of the ballet world, to his complicated relationship with his father, the film takes us on Marcelo's journey from the heart of the Amazon to the most important International stages. Currently at the height of his athletic and artistic abilities, Marcelo has to manage injuries in order to continue doing what he loves.
Tues. Oct. 31 at 4:30 P.M. Lucas Theatre
Fri. Nov. 3 at 2:00 P.M. Trustees Theater
Preceded by the short film "Rabbit Punch"
Directors: David Barba, James Pellerito
Producers: David Barba, James Pellerito
Writers: David Barba, James Pellerito
Cast: Marcelo Gomes
ANATOMY OF A MALE BALLET DANCER is an unprecedented behind-the-scenes portrait of Brazilian ballet star Marcelo Gomes. Widely considered the greatest partner of his or any generation, every ballerina wants to dance with Marcelo. From his struggle to reach the top of the ballet world, to his complicated relationship with his father, the film takes us on Marcelo's journey from the heart of the Amazon to the most important International stages. Currently at the height of his athletic and artistic abilities, Marcelo has to manage injuries in order to continue doing what he loves.
Tues. Oct. 31 at 4:30 P.M. Lucas Theatre
Fri. Nov. 3 at 2:00 P.M. Trustees Theater
Preceded by the short film "Rabbit Punch"
Preceded by the short film Rabbit Punch
UK, 2017, 15 min.
Director - Keith Farrell
Producers - Phillip Meachem, Leah Blackaby
Writer - Hannah Salt
Cast - Wil Johnson, Ciaran Griffiths, Rosina Carbone, Darwin Taylor, Jordon Wendl
In the wake of recent events such as the ongoing refugee crisis and the election of anti-immigrant politicians across the globe, Rabbit Punch tells the tale of Job, a teenage boy who has come to Manchester, UK from the Congo. However, his search for a new life comes at a price. Brutalised at home and bullied at school, his only answer is to lash out at the world around him. When a chance encounter leads him to his local boxing club, his life takes an unexpected turn for the better. Coaches Trav and Dylan, are intrigued by this lightening fast boy and take him under their wing but can they help him to escape his past?
