En Avant (2022)
12m
Running Time
April 28, 2022Release Date
Plot.
“En Avant” highlights the internal struggle of a Black ballerina with self-acceptance as she faces racism in a white-dominated art form. It tells the story of one's battle with self-love through black-and-white imagery. After being cast in the lead role of a professional ballet, Ragan is pressured by the ballet’s director to lighten her skin with make-up, in order to be consistent with the white dancers on stage. She reluctantly goes along with the request, but with each performance in the lighter make-up, she feels more degraded. When a young adoring fan tells her she wants to be just like her, the dancer cannot continue to perform feeling such shame. She makes a decision to be authentic, and dance freely, in her own skin.
Where to Watch.


Currently En Avant is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Plex, Plex Channel
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

Toi'ya Leatherwood
Ragan

Kevin Scott Allen
Leon

Natalya James Washington
Bailey

Noraye Gardiner
Young Ragan

Katie O'Gara
Core Dancer #1

Emily Van Citters
Core Dancer #2

Eliza S. Tollett
Core Dancer #3

Anaïs Blake
Core Dancer #4

Sarah Jean Williams
Director / Writer

Douglas Yablun
Editor
