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Ailey

PG-1320211h 34mJamila Wignot
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 77

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Alvin Ailey was a visionary artist who found salvation through dance. Told in his own words and through the creation of a dance inspired by his life, this immersive portrait follows a man who, when confronted by a world that refused to embrace him, determined to build one that would.

Documentary
AidsBallet DancerGay ClubBiographyChoreographyDance PracticePortrait Of An ArtistVisionary ArtBallet DancingFigure Study

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What is Ailey (2021) about?

Alvin Ailey was a visionary artist who found salvation through dance. Told in his own words and through the creation of a dance inspired by his life, this immersive portrait follows a man who, when confronted by a world that refused to embrace him, determined to build one that would.

Who stars in Ailey?

Ailey stars Robert Battle (Himself), Rennie Harris (Himself), Darrin Ross (Himself), Don Martin (Himself), Mary Barnett (Herself). The film was directed by Jamila Wignot.

How long is Ailey?

Ailey has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2021. It is rated PG-13.

Is Ailey worth watching?

Ailey holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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