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The First World Festival of Negro Arts

1966·Movie
40min
70
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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle4
  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, politics, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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"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).
Historical DocumentaryPan-AfricanismCultural FestivalSocial CommentaryPolitical HistoryAfrican DiasporaArt & ActivismArchival FootageSeminal Event

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70
GoodGoodWatch score

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How long is The First World Festival of Negro Arts?

0 h 40 min

The First World Festival of Negro Arts runs 0 h 40 min.

What language is The First World Festival of Negro Arts in?

English

It was made in English.