William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet

Oct 18 2011 TV-PG 1h 0m
Documentary

On a cold night in Milwaukee high art meets pop culture as award winning choreographer Margo Sappington (OH! CALCUTTA!, BILLBOARDS) premieres her latest ballet, "Common People", set to the music of William Shatner and Ben Folds from their album, Has Been. GONZO BALLET explores the genesis of this unique artistic collaboration by fusing the music, poetry, and dance of "Common People" with interviews of the creators, dancers, and audience members.

Plot

On a cold night in Milwaukee high art meets pop culture as award winning choreographer Margo Sappington (OH! CALCUTTA!, BILLBOARDS) premieres her latest ballet, "Common People", set to the music of William Shatner and Ben Folds from their album, Has Been. GONZO BALLET explores the genesis of this unique artistic collaboration by fusing the music, poetry, and dance of "Common People" with interviews of the creators, dancers, and audience members.

Written by

Margo Sappington

Directed by

Patrick Buckley, Bobby Ciraldo, Kevin Layne

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins

Scores
# of Votes
105
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA