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Maria Tallchief

Maria Tallchief's Indian name means "woman of two worlds" and this documentary deftly weaves together the different worlds of Tallchief, including ballet and her Osage Indian heritage.

Premiere Date

November 1, 2007

Length

60 minutes

Funding Type

Co-Production

Maria Tallchief's Indian name means "woman of two worlds" and this documentary deftly weaves together the different worlds of Tallchief, including ballet and her Osage Indian heritage. Breathtaking clips of this legendary dancer document, not only the birth of ballet in America, but Tallchief's inspiring journey to become America's first prima ballerina.