June 12, 2009
Lisa Kennedy, Denver Post
Carmen De Lavallade,
Geoffrey Holder,
Judith Jamison,
Gus Solomons jr,
Josephine Baker
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Filmmakers Linda Atkinson and Nick Doob present this affectionate portrait of dance icons Carmen de Lavallade and Geoffrey Holder, who fell in love back in 1954, and quickly went on to become a New Yo... read more
DVD Release Date: July 21, 2009
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March 20, 2009
Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com
Laugh if you want to, but this movie is a joyful celebration of the possibilities of love, the possibilities of blackness, the possibilities of America, and the possibilities of the human spirit. It's... Full Review
March 13, 2009
Ronnie Scheib, Variety
Proves too slight to encompass the innovative artistry of its celebrated subjects...could still wow cognoscenti and philistines alike. Full Review
March 13, 2009
Lou Lumenick, New York Post
Both subjects are interviewed at length, and the filmmakers have unearthed some rare, arresting black-and-white dance footage from the '50s and '60s. Full Review
March 13, 2009
Stephen Holden, New York Times
Leaves you wondering why its subjects are not widely recognized as national treasures. Full Review
March 11, 2009
Andrew Sarris, New York Observer
Linda Atkinson and Nick Doob's Carmen & Geoffrey is one of the most revelatory dance films I have ever seen. Full Review
July 16, 2009
Kam Williams, Sly Fox
A fitting tribute to a pair of extraordinary overachievers and as a touching portrait of over a half century of black-on-black love and of lives very well lived. Full Review
June 27, 2009
Jennifer Merin, About.com
Carmen & Geoffrey presents spectacular performances combined with remarkably intimate interviews that reveal the hearts, souls and techniques of two of America's master dancers. Full Review
March 22, 2009
Robert Levin, Critic's Notebook
The first battle to be fought in making a documentary is to pick a compelling subject; the filmmakers have two. Full Review
March 20, 2009
Nora Lee Mandel, Film-Forward.com
Extraordinary film clips are must-sees for any dance fan and emphasize the extraordinary breadth of their artistry. Full Review
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