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Men dancers talk about their beginnings, challenges, the support they did/didn't get and more.
THE FILM
LIVES BEYOND MOTION, a documentary centered on men in contemporary dance, is a love letter to every creative across the arts. Filmmaker, modern dancer and choreographer, Keith Glassman, follows his passion to explore the lives of an intergenerational group of celebrated men who have made their mark on and off the stage. Some of our most treasured dancers and choreographers, including Kennedy Center honoree, BILL T. JONES, Alvin Ailey Interim Artistic Director, MATTHEW RUSHING, Guggenheim Fellow, LAR LUBOVITCH and MacArthur Genius, KYLE ABRAHAM, gift us a rare level of transparency and expressionism as they share their sacrifices, triumphs and struggles to transcend economic, racial and sexual marginalization. From the park bench to the Broadway stage, LIVES BEYOND MOTION uncovers rare performances, the legacy of legendary artists and spotlights the uncompromising quest to find individual expression and joy in the art of movement.
Matthew Rushing Bill T. Jones Lar Lubovitch
THE RESPONSES
A bevy of legends! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kelly Hargraves, Director, Dance Camera West
An important film! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pamela Tatge, Director Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
I enjoyed it ... the men spoke so beautifully . . . . . . Judy Kinberg, Producer/Director, PBS Great Performances
This is an essential moving document. I'm gratified to be included . . , , . . . . . . . . . . Bill T. Jones, Kennedy Center Awardee
Moving, poetic, this is an extraordinary historical document . . . . Ann Carlson, Award-winning choreographer So interesting and moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . JoAnn Jansen. Film Director
Not just entertaining, it's inspiring! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Slayton, Professor Emeritus CSULB
