Alvin Ailey was a visionary artist who found salvation through dance. Told in his own words and through the creation of a dance inspired by his life, this immersive portrait follows a man who, when confronted by a world that refused to embrace him, determined to build one that would.
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: Insignia Films, American Masters Pictures, Impact Partners, XTR, Black Public Media (BPM), ITVS
- Keyword: aids, ballet dancer, gay club, choreography, dance practice, portrait of an artist, visionary art, ballet dancing, biopic, biographical documentary, figure study
- Cast: Robert Battle, Rennie Harris, Darrin Ross, Don Martin, Mary Barnett, Linda Kent