Ailey (2021)

An immersive portrait of dance pioneer Alvin Ailey, told through his own words and a new dance inspired by his life.

Director:

Jamila Wignot

Stars:

Alvin Ailey, Judith Jamison, George Faison

1 nomination.

Cast

Credited cast:
Alvin Ailey	...	Self (archive footage)
Judith Jamison	...	Self
George Faison	...	Self

Storyline

Alvin Ailey was a visionary artist who found salvation through dance. An immersive portrait told in his own words and through the creation of a new commission inspired by his life, Ailey fully profiles this brilliant and enigmatic man who-when confronted by a world that refused to embrace him-was determined to build one that would.

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Plot Keywords:

gay | aids | choreography | 

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Genres:

Documentary

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 July 2021 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ailey

Company Credits

Production Co:

American Masters Pictures, Artemis Rising Foundation, Black Public Media

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Color:

Color