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The First World Festival of Negro Arts

Documentary

"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).

Date: 01/01/1966
Rating: 7.0
Cast: William Greaves, Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington, Alvin Ailey, Aimé Césaire, Léopold Sédar Senghor

William Greaves as Narrator in The First World Festival of Negro Arts William Greaves

Langston Hughes as Himself in The First World Festival of Negro Arts Langston Hughes

Duke Ellington as Himself in The First World Festival of Negro Arts Duke Ellington

Alvin Ailey as Himself in The First World Festival of Negro Arts Alvin Ailey

Aimé Césaire as Himself in The First World Festival of Negro Arts Aimé Césaire

Léopold Sédar Senghor as Himself in The First World Festival of Negro Arts Léopold Sédar Senghor