The First World Festival of Negro Arts Trailer (1966)

01 January 1966 Factual 40 mins

"This documentary film covers a 24-day arts festival in Dakar, Senegal that highlighted Black contributions to the cultural heritage of mankind and was attended by an extraordinary cast of over 2,000 luminaries - including Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, Alvin Ailey, Aime Cesaire, and Leopold Senghor - from dozens of countries. The film depicts performances by African and American entertainers and shows various works of art while also providing unparalleled insight from the perspective of the African American delegation. The film was written and directed by William Greaves" (US National Archives).

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Cast

William Greaves as Narrator

Langston Hughes as Himself

Duke Ellington as Himself

Alvin Ailey as Himself

Aimé Césaire as Himself

Léopold Sédar Senghor as Himself

Crew

William Greaves Director

William Greaves Producer

William Greaves Sound

William Greaves Writer

William Greaves Cinematography

William Greaves Editor

International Releases Dates

United States 01 January 1966

Production Companies

United States Information Agency (USIA)

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