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The First World Festival of Negro Arts (1966)

The First World Festival of Negro Arts (1966)

Documentary
Release Date: 1966, January 1
Directors: William Greaves
Production: United States Information Agency (USIA)
Cast: Duke Ellington, Aimé Césaire, Léopold Sédar Senghor, Alvin Ailey

Overview:

"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).