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The film may not compare to seeing RainForest in its purest form, live and sans context, but no matter: dance nerds and visual art obsessives will find much to appreciate. August 16, 2019 | Full Review…
The film may not compare to seeing RainForest in its purest form, live and sans context, but no matter: dance nerds and visual art obsessives will find much to appreciate.
Leah Pickett
Modern dance devotees and fans of legendary choreographer Merce Cunningham will find much to appreciate in the lovingly crafted documentary "If the Dancer Dances." May 3, 2019 | Full Review…
Modern dance devotees and fans of legendary choreographer Merce Cunningham will find much to appreciate in the lovingly crafted documentary "If the Dancer Dances."
Gary Goldstein
Although repetitive at times and, like so many show business documentaries, displaying a tendency toward self-congratulation, the film will prove fascinating for dance buffs. April 25, 2019 | Full Review…
Although repetitive at times and, like so many show business documentaries, displaying a tendency toward self-congratulation, the film will prove fascinating for dance buffs.
Frank Scheck
As Wechsler allows rehearsal scenes to play out at length, the perfectionism of dancer-to-dancer lessons becomes improbably poignant. April 25, 2019 | Full Review…
As Wechsler allows rehearsal scenes to play out at length, the perfectionism of dancer-to-dancer lessons becomes improbably poignant.
Ben Kenigsberg
If the Dancer Dances is reminiscent of witnessing a philologist or literary translator at play, trying to get into the mindset of someone who works in a different language. February 25, 2020 | Full Review…
If the Dancer Dances is reminiscent of witnessing a philologist or literary translator at play, trying to get into the mindset of someone who works in a different language.
Angelica Frey
Director Maia Wechsler and her editor Mary Manhardt stayed on point with a difficult editing job to make this film hang together. It is almost too repititious...If you're not into dance particularly modern dance, this might not be for you. May 10, 2019 | Full Review…
Director Maia Wechsler and her editor Mary Manhardt stayed on point with a difficult editing job to make this film hang together. It is almost too repititious...If you're not into dance particularly modern dance, this might not be for you.
Linda and Al Lerner
I found the film fascinating. May 3, 2019 | Full Review…
I found the film fascinating.
Jean Lowerison
Perhaps film can never really capture the essence of dance, but Wechsler does the next best thing and captures what it means to those involved in its creation. April 29, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
Perhaps film can never really capture the essence of dance, but Wechsler does the next best thing and captures what it means to those involved in its creation.
Jennie Kermode
Though not a perfect film, I'm glad it is in the world. It's a quality record covering new ground in the dance documentary genre. April 27, 2019 | Full Review…
Though not a perfect film, I'm glad it is in the world. It's a quality record covering new ground in the dance documentary genre.
Ivy Lofberg
If the Dancer Dances is obviously a must-see for any dancer, but even more than that, it's a good viewing experience for artists of any discipline. April 26, 2019 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review…
If the Dancer Dances is obviously a must-see for any dancer, but even more than that, it's a good viewing experience for artists of any discipline.
Lorry Kikta
A rare privilege - to have this level of access to the creation of new work which is attempting to honor the legacy of such a legendary choreographer. An important document of an artistic process. April 25, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
A rare privilege - to have this level of access to the creation of new work which is attempting to honor the legacy of such a legendary choreographer. An important document of an artistic process.
Fiona Underhill
While the film doesn't always give us access to its present-day subjects, it still offers valuable insight into issues of artistic preservation. April 25, 2019 | Full Review…
While the film doesn't always give us access to its present-day subjects, it still offers valuable insight into issues of artistic preservation.
Christina Smith
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