One of the most prominent figures in contempoary arts, Merce Cunningham has performed and choreographed modern dance for over fifty years. Both daring and innovative, his explorations into the avant-gard have captivated audiences, fascinated critics and inspired peers. American Masters presents a dynamic look at the creative pioneer with Merce Cunningham: A Lifedtime of Dance. This in-depth profile explores Cunningham's prolific career from his earliest successes to recent workds such as Occasion Piece, a collaboration with Mikhail Baryshnikov, and Biped, a ground-breaking mix of computer technology and dance. Featuring new and archival performance footage, the film also includes exculsive interviews with dancers, collaborators and the master himself.
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