Peggy Baker: Four Phrases

Peggy Baker: Four Phrases

5 mins | Documentary, Animation | Jan. 1, 2009

“A primary metaphor for dance is simply transformation,” explains Peggy Baker as her image dissolves into a flurry of loose contour drawings and ink splatters. Built around an intimate interview with the acclaimed Canadian dancer and choreographer, Peggy Baker Four Phrases is an artful animation and documentary hybrid that travels through a variety of techniques to celebrate Baker’s work and legacy.

Peggy Baker: Four Phrases

5 mins | Documentary, Animation | Jan. 1, 2009

Peggy Baker: Four Phrases
“A primary metaphor for dance is simply transformation,” explains Peggy Baker as her image dissolves into a flurry of loose contour drawings and ink splatters. Built around an intimate interview with the acclaimed Canadian dancer and choreographer, Peggy Baker Four Phrases is an artful animation and documentary hybrid that travels through a variety of techniques to celebrate Baker’s work and legacy.
Producers National Film Board of Canada
Original title Peggy Baker: Four Phrases
Directors Howie Shia
Writers Howie Shia

Cast

Peggy Baker

as Peggy Baker