Ailey, 2021.Directed by Jamila Wignot.SYNOPSIS:An immersive portrait of dance pioneer Alvin Ailey, told through his own words and a new dance inspired by his life.Great documentaries are often able to present a holistic – though not necessarily all-encompassing – account of their subject which appeals to acolytes and newcomers alike, yet Jamila Wignot’s (Town Hall) Ailey […]
2021 Sundance Film Festival Review – Ailey
Ailey, 2021.Directed by Jamila Wignot.SYNOPSIS: A feature-length portrait of the life and work of dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey.“Sometimes your name becomes bigger than yourself.” A single line from Ailey sums up the enigmatic figure at the center of this new documentary. That’s not to say the iconic dancer and choreographer wasn’t essential or bombastic himself, […]
