Alicia (1977)

Documentary on Alicia Alonso considered by many critics to be the prima ballerina among all the great contemporary ballerinas Alicia discusses her history in ballet we glimpse her early life and see her dancing in Giselle The Black Swan the Grand Pas de Quatre and Carmen We experience her triumph over blindness the acclaim she has received from audiences worldwide and above all her continuing artistry and exhilarating verve