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.
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- Released
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- Insignia Films, American Masters Pictures, Impact Partners, XTR
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Top Cast
Robert Battle as Himself
Rennie Harris as Himself
Darrin Ross as Himself
Don Martin as Himself
Mary Barnett as Herself
Linda Kent as Herself
George Faison as Himself
Judith Jamison as Self
Top Crew
Jamila Wignot · Director
Daniel Bernard Roumain · Composer
Naiti Gámez · Cinematographer
Annukka Lilja · Editor
Lauren DeFilippo · Producer
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