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- ↑ James, Caryn (1995-03-22). "FILM REVIEW: BALLET; On the Heels of a Ballet Troupe, Through Drudgery to Glory". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 2019-04-05.
- ↑ MUBI
- ↑ Frederick Wiseman returns to ballet world with new film - Los Angeles Times
- ↑ IDFA Archive
- ↑ The Paley Center for Media