Unbound

Unbound is the story of a group of defiant young dancers, abused by the ballet world, but now fighting back. They want to form a radical, diverse new company that opens its doors to other ballet abuse survivors, and together, ‘reclaim the stage’. They find a run down studio, and Chase Johnsey – a gender fluid dance insurgent, to direct them. But, they have no money, no reputation, & Chase has never directed before. The dancers are brave, but deeply fragile. Many have faced violence, body shaming, eating disorders, racism and sexual abuse. For their company to survive, they must start from nothing, face these traumas, fight for justice, & find belief to dance again with defiance and joy. It is a journey of pain and hope and resistance, as they struggle to change their lives and create groundbreaking, liberated ballet – one choreographed step at a time.

Unbound Is an OTOXO Production in co-production with Troy TV, in the UK and TV3 is Spain. Had its world premiere at DocsBarcelona and the Eden Court screening marks its return to Scotland after winning the Jury Prize at the Central Scotland Documentary Festival. It was created by a production team from all over the world, but has roots firmly in the Highlands as co-director John English, and trainee co-director Caitlin MacNeil Alexander are both originally from The Black Isle. Both with be in attendance, and we will be hosting a Q & A with John and Caitlin after the screening!