The First World Festival of Negro Arts

The First World Festival of Negro Arts

1966
40m
7.0

7.0/10

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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).

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies
United States Information Agency (USIA)

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 1966
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

William Greaves
William Greaves

Narrator

Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes

Himself

Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington

Himself

Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey

Himself

Aimé Césaire
Aimé Césaire

Himself

Léopold Sédar Senghor
Léopold Sédar Senghor

Himself

Key Crew

William Greaves
Director
William Greaves
Producer
William Greaves
Writer

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