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An Evening with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

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Calorie Rating: 152
Released: 1986-05-01
Running Time: 108 Minutes
Homepage: http://arthaus-musik.com/en/dvd/a-z/media/details/Alvin_Ailey.html
Studios: DR, ORF, RM Arts, ZDF,


Dazzling, brash and dynamic, yet equally graceful and poetic. DIVINING was Judith Jamison's first major work as a choreographer for Ailey, evoking a strong feeling for African tribal ritual, is set to hauntingly rhythmic drum music. REVELATIONS, often describes as the company's signature tune, has become an American classic. It expresses Ailey's intense feelings for his roots, with Ailey's vivid "blood memories" of the blues, spirituals, gospel music, ragtime and folk songs as well as the hard life of the Southern black during the Depression. Set to Modern Jazz, THE STUCK-UP takes place in modern-day Harlem, about the cruel reality of urban street life as a young man is destroyed by drugs. CRY, choreographed by Alvin Ailey in 1971 for Judith Jamison, is one of his most famous pieces. Created as a birthday present for his mother, it is Ailey's tribute to black women and inspires moving emotions with its portrayal of struggle, anger and most importantly, its feeling of celebration.

Director / Directors



Cast

Alvin Ailey
Character: Self
Judith Jamison
Character: Self


Production and Crew

Judith Jamison
Choreographer
Tally Beatty
Choreographer

Sven D. Lund
Camera Operator
Knud E. Pedersen
Camera Operator
Leif Larsen
Camera Operator

Mary Barnett
Art Direction
Alvin Ailey
Art Direction
Alvin Ailey
Choreographer