Ailey (film)
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- Jamila Wignot
- Lauren DeFilippo
| Ailey | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Jamila Wignot |
| Produced by |
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| Cinematography | Naiti Gámez |
| Edited by | Annukka Lilja |
| Music by | Daniel Bernard Roumain |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Neon |
Release dates |
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Running time | 94 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $214,328[2][3] |
Ailey is a 2021 American documentary film, directed by Jamila Wignot, which follows the life of dancer Alvin Ailey.
It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 30, 2021. It was released on July 23, 2021, by Neon.
The film follows the life of dancer Alvin Ailey.
Production
In 2017, Wignot was approached by Insignia Films to direct a documentary about Ailey after discovering American Masters had not produced a documentary film revolving around his life, and that no film biographies about Ailey existed.[4] Production on the film began in Summer 2018, and concluded in October 2019.[5] Wingot also incorporated audio recordings made by Ailey, for an autobiography he was collaborating on with A. Peter Bailey, feeling it was important to have the story told in his voice.[6][7]
Wignot wanted to include apart from Ailey's life and career, a contemporary element to the film by filming rehearsals of Lazarus by the Alvin Ailey Dance Company to show Ailey's impact and leverage for the next generation of artists.[8]
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 30, 2021.[9][10] Shortly after, Neon acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[11] It was released on July 23, 2021.[12] It was broadcast on American Masters on PBS on January 11, 2022.[13]