First Position Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Last modified: Aug. 14, 2012

First Position

Director: Bess Kargman

NR Documentary 1 hr, 30 m

65% WILL SEE 35% WON'T SEE

What's the story about?

Plot: For the young dancers at the Youth America Grand Prix, one of the world's most prestigious ballet competitions, lifelong dreams are at stake. With hundreds competing for a handful of elite scholarships and contracts, practice and discipline are paramount, and nothing short of perfection is expected. Bess Kargman's documentary, First Position, follows six young dancers as they prepare for a chance to enter the world of professional ballet, struggling through bloodied feet, near exhaustion and debilitating injuries all while navigating the drama of adolescence.

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The lead cast starring in First Position.

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What we know about the First Position movie production.

Jan 2012

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When was the film released?

First Position was released in New York / Los Angeles on Friday, May 4, 2012. in around 5 theaters There were 9 other movies released on the same date, including The Avengers, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Meeting Evil.