Art or artists are sometimes risky, but typical subject matters for documentary filmmakers. Directed by Matthew Diamond, the film is a 1999 Oscar nominee in the category of Feature Documentary. If you like dancing and the ballet, you will love this film.
Many moments are devoted to just watching the dancers dance.
Diamond offers you a great seat, as his camera gives you angles and close-up views you don't normally have when sitting in the theater. Before our eyes, Taylor creates his dances. He acquires ideas for dances from simple things such as observing how people walk. A piece of music catches his attention and we can see his mind working. The dancers are both intimidated and respectful of Taylor, dutifully cooperating.