Movie

The First World Festival of Negro Arts

★ 7.0(1)196640m

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Good to know

Director: William Greaves
Release date: 1966-01-01
Runtime: 40m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Studio: United States Information Agency (USIA)

About The First World Festival of Negro Arts

The First World Festival of Negro Arts is a 1966 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by William Greaves, starring William Greaves, Langston Hughes and Duke Ellington. It has a runtime of 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The First World Festival of Negro Arts in Norway — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

"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).

Cast

William Greaves

Narrator

Langston Hughes

Himself

Duke Ellington

Himself

Alvin Ailey

Himself

Aimé Césaire

Himself

Léopold Sédar Senghor

Himself

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The First World Festival of Negro Arts in Norway?+

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Is The First World Festival of Negro Arts on Netflix?+

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How long is The First World Festival of Negro Arts?+

The First World Festival of Negro Arts has a runtime of 40 minutes (40 minutes).

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 and Aimé Césaire.

When did The First World Festival of Negro Arts come out?+

The First World Festival of Negro Arts is a 1966 movie directed by William Greaves.

What genre is The First World Festival of Negro Arts?+

The First World Festival of Negro Arts is Documentary film.

Who directed The First World Festival of Negro Arts?+

The First World Festival of Negro Arts was directed by William Greaves.