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Ballerina Boys

A young man’s transformative journey from a diagnosis of severe autism at age three to his dream job, dancing in an all-male ballet company.

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American Masters

Premiere Date

June 4, 2021

Length

53 minutes

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Development

Chana Gazit

Producer/Director

Chana Gazit is an award-winning producer/director/writer. Her work has been honored with three Emmy Awards and by the Alfred I. duPont Columbia Journalism Awards, the Writers Guild Awards, and Sundance Film Festival. She is known for her historical documentaries as well as for her verité-driven films.

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