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Ballet 422

Available screening types

Virtual

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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

Cinemacy

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