Degas and the Dancer (1998)

Release Date:	1998, June 6
Directors:	David Devine
Countries:	Canada
Production:	HBO, Devine Entertainment, Alef Jo Film Studio, Alef Jo Film Studio, Cinémaginaire, Cinémaginaire
Cast:	Thomas Jay Ryan, Robin Duke, Alison Pill, Allen Altman, Ian D. Clark, Arlene Mazerolle, Neil Kroetsch, Robert Burns, Carole B. Thomas, André Champagne, Lisette Guertin, Martin Neufeld

Overview:

A struggling Degas finds inspiration for his art in Marie, a young ballerina. Degas helps Marie tap into the talent she doesn't believe she has while she convinces Degas to persevere despite criticism from the art establishment. An artist and model, they become friends and find in each other what they need to follow their dreams.