Genius on the Wrong Coast
Genius on the Wrong Coast

Genius on the Wrong Coast

November 18, 1993
1h 30m

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.

Director

Lelia Goldoni

Cast

Alvin Ailey

Alvin Ailey

Self

Carmen De Lavallade

Carmen De Lavallade

Self

Bella Lewitzky

Self

James Truitte

Self