American Tap (2018)
The history of tap is an ever-evolving panorama of inclusion, adversity, and reinvention. This in-depth documentary is an absorbing narrative about a quintessentially American dance form—from its origins, to the historic and cultural events that shaped it, to its present day rebirth as a vibrant art form.
Director: Mark Wilkinson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: July 24, 2018
Cast
- Cornel West - Self
- Dulé Hill - Self
- Debbie Allen - Self
- Jon Batiste - Self
- Ayodele Casel - Self
- Michelle Dorrance - Self
- Brenda Bufalino - Self
- Maurice Hines - Self
- Gregory Hines - (archive footage)
- Michela Marino Lerman - Self
Screenplay
Music: Simon TaufiQue
Cinematography: Mark Wilkinson
Editing: Jaime Arze
Production: Ivy Films, Ivy Media Group
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
tap dance
More Films by Director: Mark Wilkinson
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Tap about?
- The history of tap is an ever-evolving panorama of inclusion, adversity, and reinvention. This in-depth documentary is an absorbing narrative about a quintessentially American dance form—from its origins, to the historic and cultural events that shaped it, to its present day rebirth as a vibrant art form.
- Who directed American Tap?
- American Tap was directed by Mark Wilkinson.
- Who stars in American Tap?
- American Tap stars Cornel West, Dulé Hill, Debbie Allen, Jon Batiste, Ayodele Casel, Michelle Dorrance.
- How long is American Tap?
- American Tap has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is American Tap?
- American Tap is a Documentary film.
- Where was American Tap produced?
- American Tap was produced in United States of America.