The Spirit Moves
Synopsis
A History of Black Social Dance on Film, 1900–1986 is a documentary film by Mura Dehn chronicling the evolution of African-American social dance throughout most of the 20th century. In its original form it consists of nearly six hours of rare archival footage shot over the course of thirty years.
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December 17, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mura Dehn
- Original Title
- The Spirit Moves
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Studios
- Dancetime Publications
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mura Dehn
Mura Dehn, Carol Teten
Department Leadership Roster
Mura Dehn
Director
Mura Dehn
Producer
Carol Teten
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spirit Moves
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What is The Spirit Moves about?
A History of Black Social Dance on Film, 1900–1986 is a documentary film by Mura Dehn chronicling the evolution of African-American social dance throughout most of the 20th century. In its original form it consists of nearly six hours of rare archival footage shot over the course of thirty years.
Who directed The Spirit Moves?
The Spirit Moves was directed by Mura Dehn.
Who stars in The Spirit Moves?
The principal cast of The Spirit Moves includes Frankie Manning, Willa Mae Ricker.
When was The Spirit Moves released and how long is it?
The Spirit Moves was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.