RUNNING TIME: 1:30
RELEASE DATE: June 28, 2012
STARRING: Aran Bell, Gaya Bommer Yemini, Michaela Deprince
DIRECTOR: Bess Kargman
PRODUCER(S): Bess Kargman
WRITER(S): Bess Kargman
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: For the young dancers at the Youth America Grand Prix, one of the world's most prestigious ballet competitions, lifelong dreams are at stake. With hundreds competing for a handful of elite scholarships and contracts, practice and discipline are paramount, and nothing short of perfection is expected. Bess Kargman's award-winning documentary, 'First Position,' follows six young dancers as they prepare for a chance to enter the world of professional ballet, struggling through bloodied feet, near exhaustion and debilitating injuries all while navigating the drama of adolescence. A showcase of awe-inspiring talent, tenacity and passion, 'First Position' paints a thrilling and moving portrait of the most gifted young ballet stars of tomorrow.