Genius on the Wrong Coast
1993•1h 30m•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Lelia Goldoni
Languages
English
Cast
Alvin Ailey
Self
Carmen De Lavallade
Self
Bella Lewitzky
Self
James Truitte
Self
Production
Producer
Lelia Goldoni
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