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Last modified: Dec. 7, 2022

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Ailey

Release Date: Friday, July 23, 2021 NYC Only

Director: Jamila Wignot

PG-13 Documentary 1 hr, 22 m

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
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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Who stars in Ailey – Cast List

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Jamila Wignot
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PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned
Runtime
1 hr, 22 m
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Ailey was released in New York on Friday, July 23 , 2021. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins , Old and Jolt.

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