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Michaela DePrince
Michaela DePrince has made a remarkable journey from horrific suffering in Sierra Leone to accolades in the world of international dance - how did she make it happen?
HARDtalk's Stephen Sackur speaks to the international ballerina Michaela DePrince. To make it to the top in the world of ballet requires not just extraordinary talent, but immense reserves of physical and mental determination. Imagine how much more it takes if your childhood is torn apart by civil war, hunger and homelessness. Michaela DePrince has made a remarkable journey from horrific suffering in Sierra Leone to accolades in the world of international dance - how did she make it happen?
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Mon 8 May 201719:30GMT
BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Sackur |
| Interviewed Guest | Michaela DePrince |
Broadcasts
- Mon 8 May 201703:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Mon 8 May 201708:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Mon 8 May 201714:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Mon 8 May 201719:30GMTBBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD