En Avant (2022)

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“En Avant” highlights the internal struggle of a Black ballerina with self-acceptance as she faces racism in a white-dominated art form. It tells the story of one's battle with self-love through black-and-white imagery. After being cast in the lead role of a professional ballet, Ragan is pressured by the ballet’s director to lighten her skin with make-up, in order to be consistent with the white dancers on stage. She reluctantly goes along with the request, but with each performance in the lighter make-up, she feels more degraded. When a young adoring fan tells her she wants to be just like her, the dancer cannot continue to perform feeling such shame. She makes a decision to be authentic, and dance freely, in her own skin.

Director: Sarah Jean Williams
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 12 min
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Editing: Douglas Yablun
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Sarah Jean Williams
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is En Avant about?
“En Avant” highlights the internal struggle of a Black ballerina with self-acceptance as she faces racism in a white-dominated art form. It tells the story of one's battle with self-love through black-and-white imagery. After being cast in the lead role of a professional ballet, Ragan is pressured by the ballet’s director to lighten her skin with make-up, in order to be consistent with the white dancers on stage. She reluctantly goes along with the request, but with each performance in the lighter make-up, she feels more degraded. When a young adoring fan tells her she wants to be just like her, the dancer cannot continue to perform feeling such shame. She makes a decision to be authentic, and dance freely, in her own skin.
Who directed En Avant?
En Avant was directed by Sarah Jean Williams.
Who stars in En Avant?
En Avant stars Toi'ya Leatherwood, Kevin Scott Allen, Natalya James Washington, Noraye Gardiner, Katie O'Gara, Emily Van Citters.
How long is En Avant?
En Avant has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is En Avant?
En Avant is a Drama film.
Where was En Avant produced?
En Avant was produced in United States of America.