Ailey

Directed by Jamila Wignot

Many know the name Alvin Ailey, but how many know the man? Ailey’s commitment to searching for truth in movement resulted in pioneering and enduring choreography that centers on African American experiences. Director Jamila Wignot’s resonant biography grants artful access to the elusive visionary who founded one of the world’s most renowned dance companies, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.


Co-Executive Producers

Lauren DeFilippo

Executive Producers

Stephen Ives
Amanda Pollak
Michael Kantor
Judy Kinberg
Emily Blavatnik
Sally Jo Fifer
Tony Hsieh
Bryn Mooser
Kathryn Everett

Distributor

Neon


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