★★☆☆☆ Those that have suffered the proliferation of nationally-broadcast talent shows - an offshoot of the ongoing reality TV craze - will be wearily familiar with the proposition put forth by documentary First Position (2011). The directorial debut of Bess Kargman, the film looks to go behind the scenes of the world's most prestigious ballet competition, the Youth American Grand Prix. Everyone knows the drill by now: the dancers display their lifelong burning desire to succeed; there are many hours of practice; parents shed tears. It all builds to their tense climactic moment on the stage, walking the thin line between failure and success.
The big draw that First Position does have is its astounding subjects. Following half a dozen youngsters through various stages of the competition, they are all interesting characters to see at work, play, or in performance. Aran Bell (11) is kind of the star of the show; described by...
The big draw that First Position does have is its astounding subjects. Following half a dozen youngsters through various stages of the competition, they are all interesting characters to see at work, play, or in performance. Aran Bell (11) is kind of the star of the show; described by...
- 5/28/2013
- by CineVue UK
- CineVue
Trailer and images for the First Position Documentary. Bess Kargman directs the IFC Films documentary which opens May 4th, including Miko Fogarty, Jules Fogarty, Joan Sebastian Zamora, Aran Bell and Michaela DePrince. In First Position, every year, thousands of aspiring dancers enter one of the world's most prestigious ballet competitions, the Youth America Grand Prix, where lifelong dreams are at stake. In the final round, with hundreds competing for only a handful of elite scholarships and contracts, practice and discipline are paramount, and nothing short of perfection is expected. Bess Kargman's award-winning documentary, First Position, follows six young dancers as they prepare for a chance to enter the world of professional ballet, struggling through bloodied feet, near exhaustion and debilitating injuries, all while navigating the drama of adolescence. A showcase of awe-inspiring talent, tenacity and passion,First Position paints a thrilling and moving portrait of the most gifted young ballet stars of tomorrow.
- 4/3/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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