Alvin Ailey was a visionary artist who found salvation through dance. An immersive portrait told in his own words and through the creation of a new commission inspired by his life, Ailey fully profiles this brilliant and enigmatic man who-when confronted by a world that refused to embrace him-was determined to build one that would.

DIRECTOR: Jamila Wignot
EDITOR: Annukka Lilja

Role & Responsibilities:

ARCHIVAL RESEARCHER

• Worked directly with the NY-based producer on archival editorial needs.

• Worked directly with an SF-based film archivist to locate reels to source footage from.

• Physically cut 16mm to 35mm film reels and tape together.

• Took notes on footage previewed on film reels.

• Taped 16mm to 35mm film selects as one long reel.

• Delivered film reel to NY-based editing crew.