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Dancemaker (1998)

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This Oscar-nominated documentary takes viewers inside the dance company of renowned choreographer Paul Taylor in many ways. Not only does director Matthew Diamond's camera catch the intimate moments as dance director and dancer develop new steps, he manages to get inside the minds of his subjects to a surprising degree. Diamond captures such triumphant moments as the troupe silently keeping perfect time when the sound goes out on its tour of India. But he also exposes unguarded moments of loss

Unrated, 1 hr. 38 min.

Musical & Performing Arts, Documentary

Directed By: Matthew Diamond

On DVD: Feb 29, 2000

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Though the dances themselves are sometimes histrionically shot or overedited, Diamond ultimately succeeds in putting Taylor's best foot forward in this wholly memorable film.

June 28, 2009 Full Review Source: Groucho Reviews

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Peter Canavese

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A pleasingly full portrait of an important American artist, struggling to work in an ever-endangered field.

January 9, 2007 Full Review Source: Film Journal International

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David Noh

Film Journal International

Only a director entranced with dance could have made a documentary as fresh and fine as this one about choreographer Paul Taylor.

March 3, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality and Practice

. . . not only one of the finest documentaries ever made on dance, it's one of the most superlative documentaries of the nineties.

April 8, 2001 Full Review Source: PopcornQ

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Brandon Judell

PopcornQ

full of wonderful dancing

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: culturevulture.net

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Arthur Lazere

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this documentary won a well-deserved nomination for an academy award in 1998. it is about american choreographer paul taylor as he creates a new work to astor piazzolla's tangos. the film also provides profiles on many of his dancers, including patrick corbin and lisa viola.

November 23, 2008

darryl clark

I am not a big fan of modern dance, but this documentary is interesting nonetheless. Paul Taylor's arrogance can be an irritant. There are some very creative dance scenes and the dancers interviews are very interesting.

December 7, 2007