Man and his desires play a central role in Miguel Gutierrez' work: 'I think we are all powerful people'. Hence the name of his company. In 'Last Meadow', which recently won the prestigious Bessie Award, he collaborates with two formidable performers. Together they explore the slippery and seductive nature of film. The result is an immersion in film scenes from the fifties with James Dean in the lead. Film is probably one of the most compelling and absorbing art forms there is and it is this very quality that Gutierrez seeks in his dance performance. He is masterfully supported by Neal Medlyn's music score and Lenore Doxsee's lighting design. These impart a truly film-like character to the whole. Apart from being a study of the nature of film, 'Last Meadow' is a deep, almost brutal reflection on American culture: its unrealistic desires for the future, the belief that everything is possible, and the glorification of the nation. For all connoisseurs or lovers of America let there be no doubt, this you must see.