Ballet 422 (2014)

Ballet 422: Directed by Jody Lee Lipes. With Tiler Peck, Sterling Hyltin, Justin Peck, David Prottas. From first rehearsal to world premiere, Ballet 422 takes us backstage at New York City Ballet as emerging choreographer Justin Peck crafts a new work.

“Iu0026#39;m not a fan of ballet — Iu0026#39;ve never been to a ballet. But Iu0026#39;m a huge fan of film. And Iu0026#39;m a documentary nerd. This documentary was perfect. I also have a high-level job in a high- pressure environment, so I was really fascinated by the intensity with which the key players prepared for the big premier. I found myself rewinding this film numerous times to re-watch scenes, because I was mesmerized by their beauty. My wife even came down and asked me, u0026quot;What are you doing?u0026quot;u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe film does a wonderful job of showing all of the pieces that are necessary for putting together a ballet of the highest caliber. Like anything of excellence, itu0026#39;s hard friggin work, and somebody has to be in charge.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIf you like film…and especially if you like ballet…this is a must see. Bravo.”