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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

November 18, 1993

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Bella Lewitzky,James Truitte,Alvin Ailey,Carmen De Lavallade

Director

Lelia Goldoni

Producer

Lelia Goldoni

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt1227149