IN-PERSON SCREENING! Join us at SHOWROOM, the Colonial Theatre's new venue, to experience the magic of in-person cinema. Due to COVID-19 and out of an abundance of caution, masks will be mandatory, and all attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination. For a complete rundown of safety protocols at SHOWROOM, visit: https://thecolonial.org/covid-19-policies/
This special screening is included with the ALL ACCESS and FILM PASS.
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Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D-Man in the Waters is a feature documentary that traces the history and legacy of one of the most important works of art to come out of the age of AIDS - Bill T. Jones’ tour de force ballet D-Man in the Waters. In 1989, D-Man in the Waters gave physical manifestation to the fear, anger, grief, and hope for salvation that the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company felt as they were embattled by the AIDS pandemic. As a group of young dancers reconstructs the dance in the present day, they learn about this oft-forgotten history and deepen their understanding of the power of art in a time of plague.
“Critic’s Pick! Passionate and moving… an unusually lively documentary experience.” – Glenn Kenny, The New York Times
“Can You Bring It is full of vitality and energy, a testament to the power of art in the face of tragedy.” – Kimber Myers, Los Angeles Times
“A gripping ode to creativity and to the resiliency of the human spirit.” – Mikhail Baryshnikov
“A dynamic portrait of the function art has in our lives and the transformative impact D-man in the Waters can have on dancers and audiences alike.” – Radheyan Simonpillai, The Guardian
“Beautifully executed.” – Joe Morgenstern, The Wall Street Journal
“Four stars! A celebration of the process of creation.” – Sheila O’Malley, RogerEbert.com
- Year2020
- Runtime90 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereDOC NYC 2020
- RatingSome strong language
- DirectorRosalynde LeBlanc, Tom Hurwitz
- ProducerRosalynde LeBlanc, Duana C. Butler
- Executive ProducerKaren Dial
- CinematographerTom Hurwitz
- EditorAnn Collins
- MusicThomas Rutishauser
IN-PERSON SCREENING! Join us at SHOWROOM, the Colonial Theatre's new venue, to experience the magic of in-person cinema. Due to COVID-19 and out of an abundance of caution, masks will be mandatory, and all attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination. For a complete rundown of safety protocols at SHOWROOM, visit: https://thecolonial.org/covid-19-policies/
This special screening is included with the ALL ACCESS and FILM PASS.
Buy an All Access or Film Pass to watch the full catalog.
Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D-Man in the Waters is a feature documentary that traces the history and legacy of one of the most important works of art to come out of the age of AIDS - Bill T. Jones’ tour de force ballet D-Man in the Waters. In 1989, D-Man in the Waters gave physical manifestation to the fear, anger, grief, and hope for salvation that the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company felt as they were embattled by the AIDS pandemic. As a group of young dancers reconstructs the dance in the present day, they learn about this oft-forgotten history and deepen their understanding of the power of art in a time of plague.
“Critic’s Pick! Passionate and moving… an unusually lively documentary experience.” – Glenn Kenny, The New York Times
“Can You Bring It is full of vitality and energy, a testament to the power of art in the face of tragedy.” – Kimber Myers, Los Angeles Times
“A gripping ode to creativity and to the resiliency of the human spirit.” – Mikhail Baryshnikov
“A dynamic portrait of the function art has in our lives and the transformative impact D-man in the Waters can have on dancers and audiences alike.” – Radheyan Simonpillai, The Guardian
“Beautifully executed.” – Joe Morgenstern, The Wall Street Journal
“Four stars! A celebration of the process of creation.” – Sheila O’Malley, RogerEbert.com
- Year2020
- Runtime90 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryUnited States
- PremiereDOC NYC 2020
- RatingSome strong language
- DirectorRosalynde LeBlanc, Tom Hurwitz
- ProducerRosalynde LeBlanc, Duana C. Butler
- Executive ProducerKaren Dial
- CinematographerTom Hurwitz
- EditorAnn Collins
- MusicThomas Rutishauser
