William Shatner's Gonzo Ballet is a feature-length documentary film about a ballet by Margo Sappington called "Common People", which was set to the music of William Shatner and Ben Folds from their album Has Been. Common People was one of the Has Been tracks, and was a cover of a Pulp song from their 1995 Different Class album. The film explores the genesis of this unique artistic collaboration by fusing the music, poetry, and dance of "Common People" with interviews by William Shatner, Ben Folds, Margo Sappington, and Henry Rollins. Shatner plays a prominent role in the film and also acted... as Executive Producer. The film was made by Special Entertainment and Big Screen Entertainment Group in association with Shatner's Melis Productions. The documentary had a very well received World Premiere at the Nashville Film Festival in April 2009, where it won the President's Impact Award. William Shatner attended and, to the delight of the audience, provided additional insights into his recording of "Has Been" and the ballet. Ben Folds and Margo Sappington were also in attendance.
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| Release date: | 2009 |
| Directed by: | Bobby Ciraldo, Andrew Swant |
| Runtime: | 60 Minutes |
| Producer: | Kimberley Kates, Michael Manasseri, William Shatner |
| Music by: | Ben Folds |