This excerpt, from a documentary produced and directed by Nathan Kroll, features composer Aaron Copland discussing his work on APPALACHIAN SPRING with artist Paul Jenkins.
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Kroll: In His Own Words
Producer Nathan Kroll was responsible for documenting Martha Graham’s work in the films A DANCER’S WORLD, APPALACHIAN SPRING, and NIGHT JOURNEY. Recorded in 1995, Kroll here describes the origins of the films and the experience of working with Graham. His comments are illustrated with film clips ...
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Ron Simon on Nathan Kroll
Musician turned producer Nathan Kroll began his career in television by preserving the work of Martha Graham in A DANCER’S WORLD, APPALACHIAN SPRING, and NIGHT JOURNEY. He then dedicated himself to documenting the arts for television, winning three Peabody Awards, an Emmy, and numerous other hono...
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The Company on Tour, 1954
In 1954 the Martha Graham Dance Company spent four months on an extensive tour of Europe. Presented here are excerpts of silent 16 mm home-movie footage from that tour, featuring performances and behind-the-scenes footage of Graham and her company members. Identifications were provided by Marni T...
