William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet (2009)

  • NR
  • 04/17/2009 (US)
  • Documentary
  • 51m

Overview

On a cold night in Milwaukee high art meets pop culture as award winning choreographer Margo Sappington (OH! CALCUTTA!, BILLBOARDS) premieres her latest ballet, "Common People", set to the music of William Shatner and Ben Folds from their album, Has Been. GONZO BALLET explores the genesis of this unique artistic collaboration by fusing the music, poetry, and dance of "Common People" with interviews of the creators, dancers, and audience members.

Patrick Buckley

Director

Bobby Ciraldo

Director

Andrew Swant

Director

Kevin Layne

Director

Cast

William Shatner's headshot

William Shatner

Himself
Ben Folds's headshot

Ben Folds

Himself
Margo Sappington's headshot

Margo Sappington

Herself
Henry Rollins's headshot

Henry Rollins

Himself
Michael Pink's headshot

Michael Pink

Himself
Elizabeth Shatner's headshot

Elizabeth Shatner

Herself
Marc Petrocci's headshot

Marc Petrocci

Himself
Susan Gartell's headshot

Susan Gartell

Herself

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