Film·1993·1h 30m

Genius on the Wrong Coast

Documentary

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.

Directed by Lelia Goldoni

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4 credited

Alvin Ailey
Alvin AileySelf
Carmen De Lavallade
Carmen De LavalladeSelf
Bella Lewitzky
Bella LewitzkySelf
James Truitte
James TruitteSelf

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