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The First World Festival of Negro Arts

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1966-01-01
40m
English
Released
United States Information Agency (USIA)

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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).

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About The First World Festival of Negro Arts

"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). Running 40 minutes.

The First World Festival of Negro Arts Cast and Characters

The cast features William Greaves (as Narrator), Langston Hughes (as Himself), Duke Ellington (as Himself), Alvin Ailey (as Himself), and Aimé Césaire (as Himself). Their performances are a major reason The First World Festival of Negro Arts has built such a passionate audience.

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The First World Festival of Negro Arts runs for 40 minutes (about 0.7 hour).

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The First World Festival of Negro Arts holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The First World Festival of Negro Arts?

The main cast includes William Greaves, Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington, and Alvin Ailey, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The First World Festival of Negro Arts available in Inglés?

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The First World Festival of Negro Arts was released in 1966.

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What is The First World Festival of Negro Arts about?

The First World Festival of Negro Arts is a Documentary English-language film. "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).

When was The First World Festival of Negro Arts released?

The First World Festival of Negro Arts was released on January 1, 1966. It has a runtime of 40m. The film was produced by United States Information Agency (USIA).

Who stars in The First World Festival of Negro Arts?

The First World Festival of Negro Arts stars William Greaves, Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington and Alvin Ailey. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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