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 […]
Moonlight director Barry Jenkins to helm Alvin Ailey biopic
Fox Searchlight has just tapped Moonlight and If Beale Street Could Talk director Barry Jenkins to direct a biopic on Alvin Ailey, one of the most influential dance choreographers in the industry, per Deadline. The untitled biopic will be made in conjunction with the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, which has the full rights to Ailey’s choreography, and will […]