Ailey (2021)

Alvin Ailey was a visionary artist who found salvation through dance. Told in his own words and through the creation of a dance inspired by his life, this immersive portrait follows a man who, when confronted by a world that refused to embrace him, determined to build one that would.

Cast (15)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

R

Robert Battle

Himself

R

Rennie Harris

Himself

D

Darrin Ross

Himself

D

Don Martin

Himself

M

Mary Barnett

Herself

L

Linda Kent

Herself

G

George Faison

Himself

Judith Jamison

Self

W

William Hammond

Himself

S

Sylvia Waters

Herself

Hope Clarke

Herself

S

Sarita Allen

Herself

M

Masazumi Chaya

Himself

Bill T. Jones

Self

Alvin Ailey

Self

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