Genius on the Wrong Coast

Genius on the Wrong Coast

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Nov 18, 1993

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

Genius on the Wrong Coast

Director

Lelia Goldoni

Description

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.