Movie Description
The First World Festival of Negro Arts
(1966)Overview
"This documentary film covers a 24-day arts festival in Dakar, Senegal that highlighted Black contributions to the cultural heritage of mankind and was attended by an extraordinary cast of over 2,000 luminaries - including Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, Alvin Ailey, Aime Cesaire, and Leopold Senghor - from dozens of countries. The film depicts performances by African and American entertainers and shows various works of art while also providing unparalleled insight from the perspective of the African American delegation. The film was written and directed by William Greaves" (US National Archives).
Featured Crew
- Director : William Greaves
- Producer : William Greaves
- Writer : William Greaves
- Editor : William Greaves
- Cast : William Greaves,Langston Hughes,Duke Ellington,Alvin Ailey,Aimé Césaire,Léopold Sédar Senghor
Cast
Narrator
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Facts
Original TitleThe First World Festival of Negro Arts
Status Released
Release Information
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1966-01-01
Original Language
Runtime 00h 40m
Production CompaniesUnited States Information Agency (USIA)
Genres
- Documentary
