Alvin Ailey was a visionary artist who found salvation through dance. Told in his own words and through the creation of a dance inspired by his life, this immersive portrait follows a man who, when confronted by a world that refused to embrace him, determined to build one that would.
aids
ballet dancer
gay club
choreography
dance practice
portrait of an artist
visionary art
ballet dancing
biopic
biographical documentary
figure study