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The First World Festival of Negro Arts

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7.0/10 • 1

1966-01-01 • 0h 40m

Documentary

"This documentary film covers a 24-day arts festival in Dakar, Senegal that highlighted Black contributions to the cultural heritage of mankind and was attended by an extraordinary cast of over 2,000 luminaries - including Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, Alvin Ailey, Aime Cesaire, and Leopold Senghor - from dozens of countries. The film depicts performances by African and American entertainers and shows various works of art while also providing unparalleled insight from the perspective of the African American delegation. The film was written and directed by William Greaves" (US National Archives).

Directors
William Greaves
Writters
William Greaves
Editors
William Greaves, William Greaves

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  1. William Greaves

    William Greaves

    Narrator

  2. Langston Hughes

    Langston Hughes

    Himself

  3. Duke Ellington

    Duke Ellington

    Himself

  4. Alvin Ailey

    Alvin Ailey

    Himself

  5. Aimé Césaire

    Aimé Césaire

    Himself

  6. Léopold Sédar Senghor

    Léopold Sédar Senghor

    Himself

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Original Language
English
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