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2021

Ailey

Directed by Jamila Wignot

Alvin Ailey was a visionary artist who found salvation through dance. Told in his own words and through the creation of a dance inspired by his life, this immersive portrait follows a man who, when confronted by a world that refused to embrace him, determined to build one that would.

Duration

1h 34m

Released

July 23, 2021

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Cast15

  • Robert Battle
  • Rennie Harris
  • Darrin Ross
  • Don Martin
  • Mary Barnett
  • Linda Kent
  • George Faison
  • Judith Jamison
  • William Hammond

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