This documentary, produced for PBS’s “American Masters” series, traces Martha Graham’s career from her early days with the Denishawn Company through the formation of her own troupe and her emergence as one of the most important figures in twentieth-century dance.
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Deborah Jowitt Version Comparison
The original dance “Appalachian Spring,” which premiered at the Library of Congress on October 30, 1944, was part of the Graham company repertoire for many years before Nathan Kroll documented it. Here dance critic Deborah Jowitt compares excerpts of an earlier filmed performance of the dance, fe...
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Aaron Copland: Arts America
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 ...
