Movie: Genius on the Wrong Coast

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Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey

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Carmen De Lavallade
Carmen De Lavallade

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Bella Lewitzky
Bella Lewitzky

Self

James Truitte
James Truitte

Self

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    Portrait of Lester Horton, a Los Angeles-based dancer, choreographer and teacher who trained many world-reknowned dancers and built the first American theater devoted permanently to dance. Former students and friends, including Bella Lewitzky, Alvin Ailey, and Carmen de Lavallade, help create a picture of Horton through interviews. Includes numerous dance excerpts.

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    1993-11-18

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