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Genius on the Wrong Coast

Genius on the Wrong Coast

1993•1h 30m
Documentary

Portrait of Lester Horton, a Los Angeles-based dancer, choreographer and teacher who trained many world-reknowned dancers and built the first American theater devoted permanently to dance. Former students and friends, including Bella Lewitzky, Alvin Ailey, and Carmen de Lavallade, help create a picture of Horton through interviews. Includes numerous dance excerpts.

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EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Alvin Ailey

Alvin Ailey

Self

Carmen De Lavallade

Carmen De Lavallade

Self

Bella Lewitzky

Self

James Truitte

Self

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