PBS Short Docs

“PBS Short Docs” is a curated collection of short documentaries to showcase the work of independent and diverse filmmakers on PBS Voices, a documentary-focused YouTube channel.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	PBS Short Docs
First Air Date	May 3, 2021
Last Air Date	June 21, 2021
Seasons	1
Episodes	6
Episode Runtime	0min
Language	—
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United States of America
Production Companies	WETA Redglass Pictures Independent Lens
Networks	PBS Digital Studios PBS

S01E06

When I'm Her

Michael Cusumano was a luminary figure at the American Ballet Theatre in New York City and had a stellar career ahead of him, but trauma from his past prevented him from fully realizing his artistic and professional potential. Over time, he found refuge and liberation by assuming an alter ego: a sparkly turban-wearing, Russian ballet instructor named Madame Olga. By slipping into this ostentatious character, Michael discovers a way to both embrace himself as an artist and reconcile his past, giving aspiring dancers a place to flourish and being “the mentor” he never had for himself.

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