National broadcast Dec 28, 2012 at 9pmET, PBS American Masters
" —For anyone interested in contemporary dance and the vagaries of having an arts organization since the Seventies, Bob Hercules’ doc is a must see
" — Point of View Magazine TorontoWhether a dance fan or not, this film will definitely convince you to part with your hard earned money for a chance to watch the dancers in performance
" — CinemaEye TorontoNow available on iTunes and Amazon
" —Sheds perspective on today’s dance world through the lens of Joffrey’s pioneering vision. A film not to be missed
" — Seattle Dances“Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance” is an exhilarating piece of dance history
" — Seattle TimesIt’s a story about American ballet, but also a story about daring people who gleefully threw themselves into the whirlwinds of controversy.
" — The Stranger (Seattle)Scintillating with edgy, raw, passionate energy…The film reveals a legacy of gutsy change and innovation.
" — NOVU Newsweekly IndianapolisA story that needs to be told
" — Slant MagazineAn important piece of not only the company’s history, but also of dance history…the heritage of dance deserves it.
" — New York TimesA bountiful feast for true dance lovers, as well as a thrillingly human story of artistic endeavor for everyone to savor.
" — David Noh,Film Journal InternationalA deeply archived and circumspect history of the Joffrey dance company…a perfect white swan …(with) marvelous footage of the early ballets
" — Village VoiceA long-overdue tribute to Robert Joffrey and his vibrant company, the Joffrey Ballet.
" — The New YorkerAll the angst and elation is brilliantly captured in the film through the people who were there at the time.
" — Berkshire on StageEntertaining and enlightening and sure to please lovers of dance
" — Detroit NewsBallet fans will want to get their hands on a copy of Joffrey: Mavericks of American Dance, a thrilling new documentary.
" — Huffington PostA compelling tale well told, blessed with emotionally generous characters and infused with joy, suspense, tragedy and redemption.
" — Speaking of DanceThe story of the Joffrey Ballet – a thrilling, touching and turbulent account – must be seen.
" — Stage and CinemaFor dance fans, this is a movie well-worth watching
" — Examiner.comA marvelous celebration of dance
" — GoPride.comHosannas and hallelujahs for the new documentary on the Joffrey Ballet.
" — Dance MagazineMany of you know that we have a channel on Soundcloud that features audio interviews with Joffrey alumni talking about their time in the company. There is a weekly release and we posted a new one today, as we do … Continue reading
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