Carmen De Lavallade
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Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: March 06, 1931
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Odds Against Tomorrow
1959-10-15
Odds Against Tomorrow
Overview: An old-time crook plans a heist. When one of his two partners is found out to be a black man tensions flare.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1959-10-15
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Big Daddy
1999-06-25
Big Daddy
Overview: A lazy law school grad adopts a kid to impress his girlfriend, but everything doesn't go as planned and he becomes the unlikely foster father.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-06-25
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The Hours
2002-12-27
The Hours
Overview: "The Hours" is the story of three women searching for more potent, meaningful lives. Each is alive at a different time and place, all are linked by their yearnings and their fears. Their stories intertwine, and finally come together in a surprising, transcendent moment of shared recognition.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-12-27
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Lone Star
1996-06-21
Lone Star
Overview: When the skeleton of his murdered predecessor is found, Sheriff Sam Deeds unearths many other long-buried secrets in his Texas border town.
Genres: Drama Mystery Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-06-21
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Genius on the Wrong Coast
1993-11-18
Genius on the Wrong Coast
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-11-18
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Carmen & Geoffrey
2005-02-04
Carmen & Geoffrey
Overview: This intimate documentary follows careers of two remarkable personalities: Carmen de Lavallade, a dynamic dancer and choreographer from California who moved to New York with Alvin Ailey and began a legacy of modern dance in America, and her husband Geoffrey Holder, a Trinidad-born choreographer, set and costume designer, painter and man about town with productions such as The Wiz. Features interviews and performance footage of friends and colleagues: dancers Judith Jamison, Gus Solomons, Jr., Dudley Williams, Ulysses Dove and Alvin Ailey.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-02-04
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Bella
2023-11-10
Bella
Overview: A feature-length film about the life, work, influence and impact of California-based choreographer/Arts Activist Bella Lewitzky. Described as "...one of the greatest American dancers of our age," (Walter Terry) Bella Lewitzky was a talented, strong, out-spoken artist, who dedicated her creative life to protect the rights of every American citizen.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-11-10
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Night of 100 Stars III
1990-05-21
Night of 100 Stars III
Overview: A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.
Genres: Comedy Music TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-05-21
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Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
1953-08-01
Abbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Overview: As American policemen in London, Bud and Lou meet up with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.
Genres: Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-08-01
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The Egyptian
1954-08-25
The Egyptian
Overview: In eighteenth-dynasty Egypt, Sinuhe, a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant physician and with his friend Horemheb is appointed to the service of the new Pharoah. Sinuhe's personal triumphs and tragedies are played against the larger canvas of the turbulent events of the 18th dynasty. As Sinuhe is drawn into court intrigues he learns the answers to the questions he has sought since his birth.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-08-25
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All By Myself: The Eartha Kitt Story
1982-09-10
All By Myself: The Eartha Kitt Story
Overview: Documentary profile of singer-actress Eartha Kitt.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-09-10
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Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
2003-06-24
Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
Overview: Actor Obba Babatundé hosts this biopic showcasing the life of acclaimed African-American singer and actress Dorothy Dandridge, who overcame racism and personal tragedy to become one of the most acclaimed performers of Hollywood's golden age. The film combines rare historical footage of Dandridge, on and off the stage, and interviews with stars such as Laurence Fishburne, Jasmine Guy and Halle Berry discussing her powerful legacy.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-06-24
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Mr. SOUL!
2018-04-27
Mr. SOUL!
Overview: On the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, one fearless black pioneer reconceived a Harlem Renaissance for a new era, ushering giants and rising stars of black American culture onto the national television stage. He was hip. He was smart. He was innovative, political, and gay. In his personal fight for social equality, this man ensured the Revolution would be televised. The man was Ellis Haizlip. The Revolution was soul!
Genres: Documentary Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-04-27
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Tribute to Lester Horton
1963-07-28
Tribute to Lester Horton
Overview: A dance performance salute to choreographer-dancer Lester Horton with Alvin Ailey, Carmen de Lavallade and James Truitte, all former members of his company. They perform various works by Horton.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1963-07-28
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Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
2019-11-10
Maurice Hines: Bring Them Back
Overview: Maurice Hines, a charming, gay African-American entertainer navigates the complications of show business while grieving the loss of his more famous, often estranged younger brother, tap dance legend Gregory Hines.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-11-10
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Blue Bayou
1990-01-15
Blue Bayou
Overview: A Los Angeles lawyer has to go to New Orleans for a steamy case involving a troubled teen.
Genres: Drama Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-01-15
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