A Ballerina's Tale (2015)★ 6.6/10

Despite its rough production, I would still recommend it, as it reaffirms my belief that skin color, height, age, and gender are never true barriers to pursuing dreams or achieving professional excellence.

The discussion of race, which should have been central, is condensed into barely half an hour. After the lead’s injury, the pacing slows drastically without delving into her inner struggles. Though it’s about ballet, the film doesn’t take full advantage of visual artistry to elevate its storytelling. A surprisingly flat documentary, overall.