Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity
Dance on Camera 2015
January 30 - February 3, 2015
Q&A with Catherine Gund and Elizabeth Streb!
The “Evel Knievel of dance,” Elizabeth Streb pushes the dancers in her daredevil company to trade fear for “extreme action” in Catherine Gund’s astonishing yet intimate documentary. Screening with Angsters (Benjamin Epps, 7m).
Q&A with Catherine Gund and Elizabeth Streb!
The “Evel Knievel of dance,” Elizabeth Streb pushes her dancers to trade fear for “extreme action” as they walk on walls, spin from cables, and aim for the sky. Director Catherine Gund provides close access to Streb and her daredevil company, allowing viewers to share her life at home, in rehearsal, and on the road, including a breathtaking performance in London just prior to the 2012 Olympics. A Kino Lorber release.
Screening with:
Angsters
Benjamin Epps, USA, 2014, HDCAM, 7m
A dance work exploring the anxieties of modern life, set in site-specific locations that incorporate large-scale sculptures and paintings in the Houston area.
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