The First World Festival of Negro Arts (1966)
0h 40m · 1 Jan 1966
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"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).
| Movie ID | 85946 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | William Greaves |
| Main cast | William Greaves, Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington, Alvin Ailey, Aimé Césaire, Léopold Sédar Senghor |
| Release date | 1 January 1966 |
| Release year | 1966 |
| Language | EN |
| Duration | 40 min (0h 40m) |
| Rating | 7.0 / 10 (TMDB) |
| Production house | United States Information Agency (USIA) |
Director: William Greaves
Writers: William Greaves
Top cast
William GreavesNarrator
Langston HughesHimself
Duke EllingtonHimself
Alvin AileyHimself
Aimé CésaireHimself
Léopold Sédar SenghorHimself
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