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The Spirit Moves

December 17, 1987 1h 59m

Originally released in 1987. The Spirit Moves is a documentary/music film. directed by Mura Dehn.

Starring Frankie Manning and Willa Mae Ricker

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 17, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 59m 119 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Dancetime Publications

Frequently Asked Questions

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 origin...

Who directed The Spirit Moves?

The Spirit Moves was directed by Mura Dehn.

How long is The Spirit Moves?

The Spirit Moves has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).

When was The Spirit Moves released?

The Spirit Moves was released on December 17, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Spirit Moves?

The main cast of The Spirit Moves includes Frankie Manning, Willa Mae Ricker.