Ballerina Misty Copeland to Participate in Bentonville Film Festival ‘Shaping the Narrative’ Conversation
variety.comSelena Kuznikov The Bentonville Film Festival will host “Shaping the Narrative: A Conversation with Misty Copeland” in partnership with Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the African American Film Critics’ Association June 12 at 6 p.m.
The evening will feature a conversation with ballerina and New York Times bestselling author Misty Copeland following a screening of her documentary “Flower,” a silent arts activism film using dance to help raise awareness about intergenerational equity.
The discussion, to be moderated by Variety film reporter Katcy Stephan, will explore the worlds of art, philanthropy and social justice, as well as shed light on art’s unique power to inspire and transform the world for good.
Misty Copeland is a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and the first Black woman to be promoted to the position in the company’s 75-year history in 2015.
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