Genius on the Wrong Coast

Genius on the Wrong Coast

90 mins | Documentary | Nov. 18, 1993

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.

Genius on the Wrong Coast

90 mins | Documentary | Nov. 18, 1993

Genius on the Wrong Coast
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.
Producers
Original title Genius on the Wrong Coast
Directors Lelia Goldoni
Writers

Cast

Alvin Ailey

as Self

Bella Lewitzky

as Self

James Truitte

as Self