Black Ballerina
2016, English. Directed by Frances McElroy.
BLACK BALLERINA tells the story of several black women from different generations who fell in love with ballet. Six decades ago, while pursuing their dreams, Joan Myers Brown, Delores Browne and Raven Wilkinson confronted racism, exclusion and unequal opportunity. Today, young dancers of color continue to face formidable challenges breaking into the overwhelmingly white world of ballet. Moving back and forth in time, this lyrical, character driven film shows how far we still have to go and stimulates a fresh discussion about race, inclusion and opportunity across all sectors of American society.
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- 0h 54m
- Post-credits
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- English
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Black Ballerina is streaming on PBS and WETA+ in India.
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- 4 September 2016
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Black Ballerina runs 54 minutes (0h 54m).
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Black Ballerina is streaming on PBS and WETA+ in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Black Ballerina?
If you liked Black Ballerina, try Heart of a Dog, Cameraperson, Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds.
Who directed Black Ballerina?
Black Ballerina (2016) was directed by Frances McElroy and stars Raven Wilkinson.