Remember Marcelo Gomes, the ballet dancer who came out on the cover of The Advocate back in 2003? He was just 23 and still rising in the ranks at the time, and as silly as it sounds now, it was a big a risk for him at the time, when far fewer celebrities had the balls to be honest about their sexuality. Today, a documentary about Marcelo is in the works, and a Kickstarter campaign has begun. Have a look and decide if you might want to back this project:
THE FILM: Currently in the prime of his career, Marcelo’s artistic ability matches his technical prowess. Our documentary will capture this dynamic equilibrium with a mix of rehearsal, performance, interview and verité footage of Marcelo traveling the world as a guest artist in Asia, North and South America and Europe. Although we have enjoyed the many films about ballet and particularly ballerinas, to our knowledge no one has really tackled the subject of the male dancer experience; what it is to be one, and what makes a great one. The film will examine this theme by delving into a brief history of the male ballet dancer -- focusing on a few key figures like Nijinsky, Nureyev and Baryshnikov. Marcelo is recognized as one of the best partners in the world and we will also explore what separates a good partner from a truly great one. Marcelo is a dancer in transition. Despite his tremendous work ethic, Marcelo knows the career of a dancer is brief; and like all dancers, he worries about what he’ll do next. After two major surgeries, how much longer will his body hold up? With his reputation on the line, does he have the talent and drive to become a serious choreographer? These are also questions that will be explored in the course of the film.
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