Film Details

This lyrical new documentary employs interviews and archival material to trace the history and legacy of one of the most important works of art to come out of the age of AIDS—Bill T. Jones' tour de force ballet "D-Man in the Waters". This 1989 work gave physical expression to the fear, anger, grief, and hope for salvation felt by the emerging Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company as they were embattled by the AIDS pandemic. In the film, a group of young dancers reconstructs the dance, learning about this oft forgotten history and deepening their understanding of the power of art in a time of plague. Cleveland premiere. 94 min.

Can You Bring It: Bill T. Jones and D-Man in the Waters, a Cinematheque streaming exclusive, can be viewed online from 7/16 thru at least 9/23 via the link below. Doing so supports the Cinematheque. Screening fee is $12 and you have five days to watch it.