Katherine Dunham - Dancing with Life
Synopsis
Not surprisingly, Jørgen Leth became fascinated by Katherine Dunham (1909-2006), an African-American anthropologist, dancer and choreographer living in Haiti. Dunham was politically engaged and a powerful personality. Unfortunately, at the time it proved impossible to raise the money to produce a film portrait. This pilot has survived on a battered VHS cassette. Footage from a dance seminar in East St. Louis is complemented with interviews with Dunham and other black dancers. The producer Terry Carter is working on having the planned Dunham film accomplished.
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 16, 1994
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jørgen Leth
- Original Title
- Katherine Dunham - Dancing with Life
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jørgen Leth
Department Leadership Roster
Jørgen Leth
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Katherine Dunham - Dancing with Life.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Katherine Dunham - Dancing with Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Katherine Dunham - Dancing with Life about?
Not surprisingly, Jørgen Leth became fascinated by Katherine Dunham (1909-2006), an African-American anthropologist, dancer and choreographer living in Haiti. Dunham was politically engaged and a powerful personality. Unfortunately, at the time it proved impossible to raise the money to produce a film portrait. This pilot has survived on a battered VHS cassette. Footage from a dance seminar in East St. Louis is complemented with interviews with Dunham and other black dancers. The producer Terry Carter is working on having the planned Dunham film accomplished.
Who directed Katherine Dunham - Dancing with Life?
Katherine Dunham - Dancing with Life was directed by Jørgen Leth.
Who stars in Katherine Dunham - Dancing with Life?
The principal cast of Katherine Dunham - Dancing with Life includes Not specified.
When was Katherine Dunham - Dancing with Life released and how long is it?
Katherine Dunham - Dancing with Life was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 14m.