This documentary tells the remarkable
story of how an abandoned Massachusetts farm has evolved into a
National Historic Landmark and a nexus for dance throughout the world.
Its unlikely purchase by choreographer Ted Shawn during the Great
Depression allowed this secluded site in the Berkshires to become the
internationally renowned Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. Through candid
conversations with world-class choreographers and dancers, thrilling
performances, backstage access, and rare footage from the Pillow's
Archives, 'Never Stand Still' immerses the viewer in this most
ephemeral of art forms, celebrating not only its value to our culture
but to our lives.
Director: Ron Honsa
Stars: Bill Irwin, Marge Champion and Suzanne Farrell
Legendary dancers and choreographers Merce Cunningham, Paul Taylor,
Suzanne Farrell, Mark Morris, Judith Jamison and Bill Irwin appear
alongside new innovators to reveal the passion, discipline, and daring
of the world of dance in Never Stand Still. Filmed at the iconic
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, this thrilling documentary features
amazing performances by world-renowned dancers interwoven with intimate
interviews, behind-the-scenes insights, and rare archival footage.
