Ailey Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Dec. 7, 2022

Ailey

Release Date: Friday, July 23, 2021 New York

Jamila Wignot, Lauren DeFilippo

PG-13 Documentary 1 hr, 22 m

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Plot

What's the story about?

Many know the name Alvin Ailey, but how many know the man? Ailey’s commitment to searching for truth in movement resulted in pioneering and enduring choreography that centers on African American experiences. Director Jamila Wignot’s resonant biography grants artful access to the elusive visionary who founded one of the world’s most renowned dance companies, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Ailey.

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Crew Behind the Film

The Ailey behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

Director: Jamila Wignot
Screenwriters: —
Producer: Lauren DeFilippo

Studio: NEON
Production Companies: —

Additional Information

MPA Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned
Runtime: 1 hr, 22 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

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Official Ailey movie trailers and clips.

Documentary

Ailey Official Trailer

Production Details

What we know about the Ailey movie production.

Production Updates

May 2021

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Release Dates

When was the film released?

Ailey was released in New York on Friday, July 23, 2021. There were 10 other movies released on the same date, including Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins , Old and Joe Bell.

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