What Happened to Marcelo Gomes, Ballet's Rising Star

Marcelo Gomes, subject of David Barba and James Pellerito’s ANATOMY OF A MALE BALLET DANCER

David Barba talks about his and James Pellerito's film about Marcelo Gomes, Anatomy of a Male Ballet Dancer, which they directed, wrote, edited, and produced. Raised in Rio de Janeiro, Gomes has been called the Pelé of Ballet. After winning the Prix de Lausanne, Gomes joined American Ballet Theater in 1997. He became a Soloist in 2000 and a Principal in 2002. After the film's production, Marcelo Gomes resigned from the American Ballet Theater after accusations of accusations of sexual misconduct. 

The film will be shown at Film Forum through January 16 and David and James will be introducing the film at the 8pm shows on Fridays and Saturdays.