Paul Taylor Creative Domain (2015)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $30,168Details
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Synopsis

Among the most acclaimed choreographers in American history, Paul Taylor has been reinventing the roles of music, movement and theme in dance for nearly 60 years. In that time he has offered only glimpses into his creative process. Creative Domain is a rare in-depth documentation of how he creates a single dance. In 1998 director Matthew Diamond released Academy Award-nominated Dancemaker about the story of the then 69-year-old choreographer, his life, his company, and his dances. Creative Domain is the next chapter in the creative life of Mr. Taylor. We begin with Paul dancing in his youth, describing the nature of dance, ‘you learn to live day to day, hour to hour.’ We cut to Paul present day, now in his 80’s, still living his life in the moment, with his mind intently focused on his next dance. His new work is a Rashomon-inspired exploration of memory, three characters entangled in a tragic relationship, and each believing only in their own dark memory of it. Through the lens of award-winning cinematographer Tom Hurwitz, we see Paul’s non-verbal communication with his dancers. Below the surface of this dance and the many works that came before, is Paul’s power of acute observation, revealing a side to his choreography that is strangely prophetic. The dominant voice is Paul’s, between the guarded and unguarded moments we see him with new eyes and new understanding.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$8,150 (27.0% of total gross)
Legs:3.70 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/7 max. theaters, 0.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $38,571

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,001-15,100) 15,035 $30,168
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 29,801-29,900) 29,847 $30,168
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,491 $30,168

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 11th, 2015 (Limited) by Resident Artist
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 82 minutes
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Keywords: Biography, Dancing, Choreography
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Resident Artist Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 11, 2015 74 $8,150   1 $8,150   $8,150 1

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 11, 2015 78 $11,081   1 $11,081   $11,081 1
Sep 18, 2015 84 $6,916 -38% 7 $988   $17,997 2
Sep 25, 2015 101 $2,676 -61% 5 $535   $20,673 3
Oct 2, 2015 106 $2,128 -20% 3 $709   $22,801 4
Oct 9, 2015 85 $3,193 +50% 5 $639   $25,994 5
Nov 6, 2015 99 $1,675   3 $558   $27,670 9
Dec 25, 2015 67 $2,498   2 $1,249   $30,168 16

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Documentary Subject(s)

Paul Taylor    Himself

Supporting Cast

James Samson    Choir Master
Amy Young    Woman in Red
Robert Kleinendorst    Man in Green
Sean Mahoney    Man in Blue
Michael Trusnovec    Dancer
AnnMaria Mazzini    Dancer
Michelle Fleet    Dancer
Parisa Khobdeh    Dancer
Eran Bugge    Dancer

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Kate Geis    Director
Kate Geis    Producer
Kate Geis    Editor
Tom Hurwitz    Director of Photography
Robert Aberlin    Executive Producer
Paul Taylor    Choreography
Peter Miller    Sound Mixer
Peter Elyakim Taussig    Composer
Santo Loquasto    Set Designer
Santo Loquasto    Costume Designer
Jennifer Tipton    Lighting Design

Per Theater Chart: Sleeping's Shocking Start

September 16th, 2015

Sleeping with Other People

Sleeping with Other People wasn't expected to do well in theaters, because it only earned mixed reviews, while it was also playing on VOD. Despite this, it led the way on the per theater chart with an average of $17,820 in five theaters. Goodbye Mommy was in second place with an average of $15,063. It could do well in the art house circuit, but expanding wide will be nearly impossible for this German film. Meet the Patels was right behind with an average of $14,436. It too could do well in the art house circuit, but it is a documentary, so expanding wide is likely out of the question. The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution was the only holdover in the $10,000 club with an average of $13,288 in three theaters. The overall number one film, The Perfect Guy, was next with an average of $11,656. The final film in the $10,000 club was A Brilliant Mind with an average of $10,469 in three theaters. More...


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Synopsis

Among the most acclaimed choreographers in American history, Paul Taylor has been reinventing the roles of music, movement and theme in dance for nearly 60 years. In that time he has offered only glimpses into his creative process. Creative Domain is a rare in-depth documentation of how he creates a single dance. In 1998 director Matthew Diamond released Academy Award-nominated Dancemaker about the story of the then 69-year-old choreographer, his life, his company, and his dances. Creative Domain is the next chapter in the creative life of Mr. Taylor. We begin with Paul dancing in his youth, describing the nature of dance, ‘you learn to live day to day, hour to hour.’ We cut to Paul present day, now in his 80’s, still living his life in the moment, with his mind intently focused on his next dance. His new work is a Rashomon-inspired exploration of memory, three characters entangled in a tragic relationship, and each believing only in their own dark memory of it. Through the lens of award-winning cinematographer Tom Hurwitz, we see Paul’s non-verbal communication with his dancers. Below the surface of this dance and the many works that came before, is Paul’s power of acute observation, revealing a side to his choreography that is strangely prophetic. The dominant voice is Paul’s, between the guarded and unguarded moments we see him with new eyes and new understanding.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$8,150 (27.0% of total gross)
Legs:3.70 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:1 opening theaters/7 max. theaters, 0.1 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $38,571

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 15,001-15,100) 15,035 $30,168
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 29,801-29,900) 29,847 $30,168
All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 6,401-6,500) 6,491 $30,168

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Movie Details

Domestic Releases: September 11th, 2015 (Limited) by Resident Artist
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Running Time: 82 minutes
Comparisons: Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Biography, Dancing, Choreography
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Documentary
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Factual
Production/Financing Companies: Resident Artist Films
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Documentary Subject(s)

Paul Taylor    Himself

Supporting Cast

James Samson    Choir Master
Amy Young    Woman in Red
Robert Kleinendorst    Man in Green
Sean Mahoney    Man in Blue
Michael Trusnovec    Dancer
AnnMaria Mazzini    Dancer
Michelle Fleet    Dancer
Parisa Khobdeh    Dancer
Eran Bugge    Dancer

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Kate Geis    Director
Kate Geis    Producer
Kate Geis    Editor
Tom Hurwitz    Director of Photography
Robert Aberlin    Executive Producer
Paul Taylor    Choreography
Peter Miller    Sound Mixer
Peter Elyakim Taussig    Composer
Santo Loquasto    Set Designer
Santo Loquasto    Costume Designer
Jennifer Tipton    Lighting Design

Per Theater Chart: Sleeping's Shocking Start

September 16th, 2015

Sleeping with Other People

Sleeping with Other People wasn't expected to do well in theaters, because it only earned mixed reviews, while it was also playing on VOD. Despite this, it led the way on the per theater chart with an average of $17,820 in five theaters. Goodbye Mommy was in second place with an average of $15,063. It could do well in the art house circuit, but expanding wide will be nearly impossible for this German film. Meet the Patels was right behind with an average of $14,436. It too could do well in the art house circuit, but it is a documentary, so expanding wide is likely out of the question. The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution was the only holdover in the $10,000 club with an average of $13,288 in three theaters. The overall number one film, The Perfect Guy, was next with an average of $11,656. The final film in the $10,000 club was A Brilliant Mind with an average of $10,469 in three theaters. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 11, 2015 74 $8,150   1 $8,150   $8,150 1

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Sep 11, 2015 78 $11,081   1 $11,081   $11,081 1
Sep 18, 2015 84 $6,916 -38% 7 $988   $17,997 2
Sep 25, 2015 101 $2,676 -61% 5 $535   $20,673 3
Oct 2, 2015 106 $2,128 -20% 3 $709   $22,801 4
Oct 9, 2015 85 $3,193 +50% 5 $639   $25,994 5
Nov 6, 2015 99 $1,675   3 $558   $27,670 9
Dec 25, 2015 67 $2,498   2 $1,249   $30,168 16

Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.