A Hymn for Alvin Ailey
contemporary dance • dance • Black history & experience • creative process • documentary • inspiring • performance excerpts
- Film
- YouTube
- Free
This documentary film goes behind the scenes of Judith Jamison’s ‘HYMN’ and gives you a look at Alvin Ailey’s life from the perspective of those who knew him best. ‘HYMN’ is a stirring work that features text performed on stage by Anna Deavere Smith from interviews she did with the entire Company, along with Mr. Ailey’s own words.
- Duration56 minutes