Swan Song
What: Miniseries
Where: CBC Gem
When: Now
Genre: Documentary
Why you should watch: A follow-up to Chelsea McMullan’s documentary film of the same name, this four-part documentary series chronicles the National Ballet of Canada’s 2022 production of Swan Lake. The series takes an intimate look at the company’s process, from an institution working to keep itself afloat in the new days of COVID, to the choreographers and customers behind the scenes and, most poignantly, to the dancers who endure gruelling physical and psychological challenges to perform the legendary ballet. The series is also a portrait of Canadian icon Karen Cain, the internationally renowned dancer, during her last year as the NBC’s creative director.
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