

The First World Festival of Negro Arts
Visit website7.0/10 • 1
1966-01-01 • 0h 40m
"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

The First World Festival of Negro Arts
Visit website1966-01-01 • 0h 40m
7.0/10 • 1
"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
Top Billed Cast
View CreditsWilliam Greaves
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Langston Hughes
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Duke Ellington
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Alvin Ailey
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Aimé Césaire
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Léopold Sédar Senghor
Himself
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