From 1969-1979, the master choreographer and dancer Bob Fosse directed three musical dramas that eschewed the optimism of the Hollywood golden era musicals, films that had deeply influenced him. With his own feature film work, Fosse embraced a grittier aesthetic, and explore the dark side of artistic drive and the corrupting power of money and stardom. Fosse’s decidedly grim outlook, paired with his brilliance as a director and choreographer, lent a strange beauty and mystery to his marvelous dark musicals.
