1959 | United States | Documentary

Martha Graham: Dance on Film

  • English English 93 mins
  • Director | Nathan Kroll
  • Writer | -
  • Producer | Nathan Kroll

STATUS: Released

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One of the great artistic forces of the twentieth century, performer, choreographer, and teacher Martha Graham influenced dance worldwide. Criterion presents a sampling of her stunning craft, all collaborations with television arts-programming pioneer Nathan Kroll. A Dancer's World (1957), narrated by Graham herself, is a glimpse into her class work and methodology. Appalachian Spring (1958) and Night Journey (1961) are two complete Graham ballets, the first a celebration of the American pioneer spirit, scored by Aaron Copland, the second a powerfully physical rendering of the Oedipus myth. These are signature Graham works and tributes to the art of the human body.

Dance Artistry Mythology Performance Legacy
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The Criterion Collection
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