Arthur Mitchell, a leading black dancer, talks about the founding of the Dance Theatre of Harlem in 1970. He speaks of his own struggle for recognition in the white world of ballet. The Company dances parts of three ballets: ‘Fete Noire’, ‘Biosfera’ and ‘Rhythmetron’. Choreography by Arthur Mitchell.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322654
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → African Americans
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Harlem (New York, N.Y.)
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → African Americans
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Discrimination - United State
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Prejudices
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Race discrimination
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Prejudices
Music & Performing Arts → Ballet
Music & Performing Arts → Ballet companies
Music & Performing Arts → Ballets - Excerpts
Music & Performing Arts → Dance companies
Music & Performing Arts → Dancers
Music & Performing Arts → Dancing - United States
Music & Performing Arts → Performing arts
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)