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Uprooted : the journey of jazz dance.
- Format:
- Video
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Jazz dance--History.
- Jazz dance.
- Racism and the arts--United States.
- Racism and the arts.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (1 video file (01:33:41)) : sound, color
- Place of Publication:
- [Place of publication not identified] : Good Docs, 2020.
- Language Note:
- Closed-captions in English.
- Summary:
- Uprooted is a feature-length documentary celebrating the African history, lineage, and future progressions of jazz dance. With a stellar cast of leading industry experts, award-winning choreographers, and legendary performers, this groundbreaking documentary goes back to the roots in Africa and follows the evolution of this incredible dance form through every single decade and genre. Exploring and commenting on political and social influences, the film addresses topics such as appropriation, racism, socialism, and sexism. Uprooted includes special appearances with Debbie Allen, George Faison, Chita Rivera, Camille A. Brown and Thomas F. DeFrantz and showcases the works of the Nicholas Brothers, Pepsi Bethel, Jack Cole, Katherine Dunham, Bob Fosse and Gene Kelly.
- Participant:
- Director, Khadifa Wong.
- Notes:
- Description based on XML content.
- ISBN:
- 9781036250157
- OCLC:
- 1584443282
- Publisher Number:
- 302376
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