The First World Festival of Negro Arts (1966)
"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).
Director: William Greaves
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
Release Date: January 1, 1966
Cast
- William Greaves - Narrator
- Langston Hughes - Himself
- Duke Ellington - Himself
- Alvin Ailey - Himself
- Aimé Césaire - Himself
- Léopold Sédar Senghor - Himself
Screenplay
Editing: William Greaves
Production: United States Information Agency (USIA)
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: William Greaves
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The First World Festival of Negro Arts about?
- "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).
- Who directed The First World Festival of Negro Arts?
- The First World Festival of Negro Arts was directed by William Greaves.
- Who stars in The First World Festival of Negro Arts?
- The First World Festival of Negro Arts stars William Greaves, Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington, Alvin Ailey, Aimé Césaire, Léopold Sédar Senghor.
- How long is The First World Festival of Negro Arts?
- The First World Festival of Negro Arts has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
- What genre is The First World Festival of Negro Arts?
- The First World Festival of Negro Arts is a Documentary film.