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Monday, November 30, 2020

Context Over Cancel Culture: What Companies Can Do With Problematic Nutcracker Footage

Dance Magazine: With most live Nutcracker performances canceled this year, many companies are planning to present footage of past productions digitally instead. But for some, there's a snag: The video is from a few years ago, and the second act might come across as racist. Now what? How can companies still provide digital access for their communities to the beloved ballet—the one that attracts the most audience members all year—while not offending folks during the holiday season?

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