Ailey (film)
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| Directed by | Jamila Wingot |
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| Cinematography | Naiti Gámez |
| Edited by | Annukka Lilja |
| Music by | Daniel Bernard Roumain |
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| Distributed by | Neon |
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Running time | 82 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Ailey is an 2021 American documentary film, directed by Jamila Wingot, which follows the life of dancer Alvin Ailey.
It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 30, 2021.
Plot
The film follows the life of dancer Alvin Ailey.
Release
The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 30, 2021.[2] Shortly after, Neon acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film.[3]
Critical reception
Ailey received positive reviews from film critics. It holds a 100% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 10 reviews, with a weighted average of 7.50/10.[4]
References
- ^ "Ailey". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
- ^ Debruge, Peter (December 15, 2020). "Sundance Film Festival Lineup Features 38 First-Time Directors, Including Rebecca Hall and Robin Wright". Variety. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 31, 2021). "NEON Acquires Jamila Wignot's Documentary 'Ailey' – Sundance". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
- ^ "Ailey". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
External links
- Ailey at IMDb
- Ailey at Rotten Tomatoes