Time to Dance: The Life and Work of Norma Canner
Brief Synopsis
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This intimate documentary profiles Norma Canner, a pioneer in dance movement therapy, who found in dance a way to help people who had been discarded by society. The film traces the evolution of Norma's career as a Broadway actress in the '40s, through her groundbreaking work in creative movement wit
Cast & Crew
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Ian Brownell
Director
Norma Canner
Herself
Ruby Dee
Narrator
Ian Brownell
Editor
Ian Brownell
Producer
David Dawkins
Cinematographer
Film Details
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 10m
Synopsis
This intimate documentary profiles Norma Canner, a pioneer in dance movement therapy, who found in dance a way to help people who had been discarded by society. The film traces the evolution of Norma's career as a Broadway actress in the '40s, through her groundbreaking work in creative movement with disabled and mentally retarded children in the '60s, to her present work as a dance therapist with adults.
Film Details
MPAA Rating
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 10m
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Miscellaneous Notes
Shown in New York City (Anthology Film Archives) August 19-22 & 27-29, 1999.
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