Genius on the Wrong Coast

Overview

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.

Cast

Alvin Ailey

Self

Carmen De Lavallade

Self

B

Bella Lewitzky

Self

J

James Truitte

Self

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