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201983 minGdocumentary

Beyond Moving

201983 minGdocumentary

A young dancer leaves his small township in South Africa to pursue his dreams at Canada’s National Ballet School.

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Vikram Dasgupta

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A young dancer leaves his small township in South Africa to pursue his dreams at Canada’s National Ballet School.

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Siphesihle Novembercast

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Siphe November leaves his township in South Africa to attend Canada’s National Ballet School. He faces challenges related to family expectations and prejudice in the competitive world of ballet. The film follows his experiences as he navigates personal loss and strives to pursue his passion for dance. The narrative unveils the struggles and triumphs of a young dancer in a demanding environment. "Beyond Moving" runs for 83 minutes and was released in 2019.

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