Ballet 422
Available screening types
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Available until
Jan 01, 2026
Available in
United States of America
About the film
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.
Genre
Documentary
Runtime
1h 15m
Released
2014
Director
Jody Lee Lipes
Producer
Ellen Bar, Anna Rose Holmer
Awards & recognition
Seattle International Film Festival
2014 Nominee: Documentary Award
Zurich Film Festival
2014 Nominee: Golden Eye; Best International Documentary Film
Tribeca Film Festival
2014 Nominee: Jury Award; Best Documentary Feature
What people are saying
‘"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
Art Info
‘"At its core, Ballet 422 is a unique and successfully executed documentary that is sure to leave you smiling too."‘
Morgan Rojas
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