Houston Ballet Presents BREAKING BOUNDARIES, Premiering at the HCAF, 11/11

Houston's troupe presents Houston Ballet: Breaking Boundaries which premieres at the Houston Cinema Arts Festival (HCAF) on Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, with a second screening as part of Spotlight on Houston on Nov. 11 at 6:45 p.m. at Sundance Cinemas.

The documentary chronicles the history of the internationally acclaimed Houston Ballet, from the early impact of The Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo in the 1930s and 40s in inculcating a love of dance among Houstonians, to the determination and perseverance of a handful of Houston's founding families, to the Houston Ballet's place today as the fourth largest ballet company in America with a facility unmatched in the United States.

The documentary captures the voices of many key players who helped propel Houston Ballet to its current international stature. The film traces the directorships of each of Houston Ballet's five artistic directors since the company's founding in 1955, featuring photos and historical footage of the company's performances from the 1970s onward, in addition to footage that evokes the company's vibrant present. It also features interviews with the four living artistic directors of Houston Ballet, dancers from the 1970s to the present, and board leaders and dance critics who have closely followed the company's development. Among the noted Houstonians featured are Jesse H. Jones II, Isaac and Tony Arnold, Lucia Bryant, and Eugene Loveland; along with internationally renowned choreographers Debbie Allen, Ben Stevenson, Christopher Bruce, and Trey McIntyre; and star dancers Carlos Acosta, Li Cunxin, and Janie Parker.

Community partner: Houston Ballet

FREE SCREENING, FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED; SEATING NOT GUARANTEED