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The First World Festival of Negro Arts, From These Roots, and Wealth of a Nation
7/10·Jan 1, 1966·0h 40m·Documentary
"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).
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6:10 PM
Film Forum
Sat, Oct 24·Film Forum
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Released Jan 1, 1966.
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Cast

William Greaves
Narrator

Langston Hughes
Himself

Duke Ellington
Himself

Alvin Ailey
Himself

Aimé Césaire
Himself

Léopold Sédar Senghor
Himself
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