Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance
Khadifa Wong / US, 2020 / 94 min.
The rich history of jazz dance is brought to life in a ground-breaking documentary, revealing the roots and evolution of the art form with a stellar cast of industry legends.
Follow the fascinating evolution of jazz dance from its origins in Africa, through to its modern-day interpretations which reveal the political and social influences affecting the dance form today.
Through this celebration of the art form, with special appearances from industry stars such as Debbie Allen, George Faison, Chita Rivera, Camille A. Brown and Thomas F. DeFrantz, a spellbinding story is uncovered of triumph over adversity, oppression, and privilege.
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Director
Khadifa Wong
Production year
2020
Country
US
Original title
Uprooted: The Journey of Jazz Dance
Length
94 min.
Language
English
Subtitles
NONE
Format
DCP
Part of
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