The film shadows Justin Peck, wunderkind choreographer of the New York City Ballet, as he undertakes the Herculean task of creating the company’s 422nd original piece. Following the creative process from its embryonic stages to its highly anticipated premiere, BALLET 422 is a powerful celebration of the skill and endurance of New York’s most talented dancers—as well as those who remain hidden in the wings.

Documentary

Ballet 422

Jody Lee Lipes

Ellen Bar

Anna Rose Holmer

Seattle International Film Festival 

2014 Nominee: Golden Eye; Best International Documentary Film 

Zurich Film Festival

2014 Nominee: Jury Award; Best Documentary Feature

Tribeca Film Festival 

"TRULY EXTRAORDINARY. Essential viewing for any artist. An intimate window into a seemingly unobtainable world, a journey that ends up being just as exhilarating as it is elegant."

Regina Mogilevskaya

"At its core, Ballet 422 is a unique and successfully executed documentary that is sure to leave you smiling too."