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The Onyx Butterfly is a poetic and expository documentary that seamlessly incorporates actuality with poetic elements of dance performance. The film explores the life of a black male ballet dancer. The film follows Jordan as he grapples with the societal pressures of being a black male in a traditionally white feminine landscape while also struggling against the cultural gender expectations placed upon black men. The film aims to explore the psychological impact of stereotypes on a black male who is determined to redefine black masculinity.