Ailey (2021)

Name: Ailey
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Robert Battle, Rennie Harris, Darrin Ross, Don Martin, Mary Barnett

1h 34m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

Alvin Ailey emerges as a groundbreaking artist who discovered solace in dance. This captivating documentary weaves together his own reflections and the creation of a dance piece that encapsulates his journey. Ailey faced a society that often sidelined him, yet he resolutely chose to forge a vibrant community through his art. The film offers an intimate glimpse into his life, celebrating his resilience and the transformative power of movement as a means of self-expression and connection.

Cast

Robert Battle Rennie Harris Darrin Ross Don Martin Mary Barnett Linda Kent George Faison Judith Jamison William Hammond Sylvia Waters Hope Clarke Sarita Allen Masazumi Chaya Bill T. Jones Alvin Ailey