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Syvilla: They Dance to Her Drum (1979) | Criteria

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Syvilla: They Dance to Her Drum

Syvilla: They Dance To Her Drum

United States • English • 1979 • 22m

Director

Ayoka Chenzira

Synopsis

This tribute to innovative dancer-choreographer Syvilla Fort sheds light on a pioneering Black woman artist who influenced a generation of dancers.

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Directed by Ayoka Chenzira
Position 3

Credits

Crew

DirectorAyoka Chenzira

ComposerTalib Abdul Quadr

EditorJoseph Burton

ProducerAyoka Chenzira

Cast

Syvilla Fortas Herself

Ayoka Chenziraas Narrator