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Cunningham

(Alla Kovgan, 2019)

3D

Two dancers in colorful, spotted leotards squat in dance positions. They are surrounded by a colorful, spotted background.

This inspiring documentary traces the evolution of a major innovator in the world of contemporary dance over three decades of risk and discovery.

Making great use of 3D film and its capabilities, this immersive and enthralling portrait of Merce Cunningham mixes archival footage with excerpts from 14 of Cunningham’s most significant choreographies performed by fixtures of his pioneering company. Cunningham and his partner John Cage received the Wexner Prize in 1993, and the center’s long history of presenting his work makes the screening of this cinematic tribute especially poignant. (93 mins., 3D DCP)

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Cunningham, courtesy of Magnolia Pictures.

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Rohauer Collection Foundation

WEXNER CENTER PROGRAMS MADE POSSIBLE BY

Greater Columbus Arts Council

The Wexner Family

Ohio Arts Council, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts

CampusParc

The Columbus Foundation

Every Page Foundation

Mellon Foundation

Axium Packaging

Nationwide Foundation

Michael and Anita Goldberg

Vorys, Sater, Seymour, and Pease, LLP

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Joyce Shenk

Rebecca Perry and Ben Towle

Lachelle Thigpen

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