Nelson George on Ballerina "Pop Star" Misty Copeland

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Channel: Q with Tom Power · 2015 · Entertainment

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"A Ballerina's Tale" is a new documentary that brings together two fascinating people: the subject, Misty Copeland, and well-known director-producer Nelson George.  Today he joins Shad to discuss the surprising ways Copeland is challenging the culture and aesthetic of the artform.

Nelson George: http://nelsondgeorge.net/

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