Martha Graham: Dance on (Criterion Collection)

Martha Graham. This in-depth look at one of the 20th century’s most notable dancers and choreographers features three newly-restored, high-definition transfers of the biographical film, A Dancer’s World (1957), narrated by Graham herself and featuring her methods and movements; and two complete ballets, Appalachian Spring (1958) and Night Journey (1961), plus a plethora of bonus features. This special edition, double-disc set includes a 1994 documentary, Martha Graham: The Dancer Revealed, interviews with the films’ editors and six dancers from the film, footage of Graham’s company from a 1954 European tour, a booklet featring an a new essay by dance critic Joan Acocella, and much more. 1957–61/b&w/93 min/NR/fullscreen.