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    Bella

    Directed by Bridget Murnane
    USA | 98 minutes | True Stories

Hailed as one of the greatest American dancers of our age, Californian Bella Lewitzky was a modern dance pioneer and outspoken social activist, whose fights for freedom of expression almost destroyed her career. Her long, glorious and embattled life comes to vivid realization in this comprehensive, dance-filled celebration.

film details

Director: Bridget Murnane
Producers: Bridget Murnane
Screenwriter: Pat Verducci, Alex Bushe
Cinematographers: Morgan Sandler
Editor: Alex Bushe
Music: Peter Davison
Cast: Carmen De Lavallade, Larry Attaway, Walter Kennedy, Kenneth Talley, Theodora Mahdinah McKay
Country: USA
Language: English
Year: 2022
Running Time: 98 minutes
Awards: Exceptional Showcase of the Arts & Best Cinematography for a Documentary, Madrid International Film Festival; Excellence in Culture/Arts/Biography/Direction, Docs Without Borders; Award of Excellence, WRPN Women’s International Film Festival
Primary Company: BAM Moves
Contact Email: bridget@bellasfilm.com
Website: http://bellalewitzky.com

guests in attendance

Bridget Murnane is expected to be in attendance on January 12th, 13th, and 14th

Film Festival 2023