Genius on the Wrong Coast

Genius on the Wrong Coast 1993

Portrait of Lester Horton, a Los Angeles-based dancer, choreographer and teacher who trained many world-reknowned dancers and built the first American theater devoted permanently to dance. Former students and friends, including Bella Lewitzky, Alvin Ailey, and Carmen de Lavallade, help create a picture of Horton through interviews. Includes numerous dance excerpts.

  • Released: 1993-11-18
  • Runtime: 90 minutes
  • Genre: Documentary
  • Stars: Alvin Ailey, Carmen De Lavallade, Bella Lewitzky
  • Director: Lelia Goldoni