Nik and Murray
Brief Synopsis
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A documentary about the director's landlords and neighbors, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis. Nikolais studied with modern dance icons including Martha Graham during the 1930s at Bennington College. He became a choreographer, and eventually the director of the Henry Street Playhouse, and formed what
Cast & Crew
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Christian Schwarzwald
Director
Alwin Nikolais
Murray Louis
Nikolais Dance Company
Pamela Katz
Sound
John Murphy
Sound
Film Details
Genre
Dance
Documentary
Release Date
1986
Location
Paris, France; Japan; Aix-en-Provence, France
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 22m
Synopsis
A documentary about the director's landlords and neighbors, Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis. Nikolais studied with modern dance icons including Martha Graham during the 1930s at Bennington College. He became a choreographer, and eventually the director of the Henry Street Playhouse, and formed what became the Nikolais Dance Theatre. Murray Louis joined him at Henry Street, becoming his leading dancer, longtime collaborator and an important innovator in the company.
Director
Christian Schwarzwald
Director
Film Details
Genre
Dance
Documentary
Release Date
1986
Location
Paris, France; Japan; Aix-en-Provence, France
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 22m
Quotes
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Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at Toronto Festival of Festivals September 9, 1986.
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