Neon has acquired its second film out of the 2021 Sundance Film Festival: Jamila Wignot’s \u00ab\u00a0Ailey,\u00a0\u00bb about dance legend Alvin Ailey.<\/b>
\nNeon has acquired its second film out of the 2021 Sundance Film Festival: Jamila Wignot\u2019s \u201cAiley,\u201d about dance legend Alvin Ailey. The film, which debuted at the festival on Saturday to critical acclaim, includes never-before-heard audio interviews record in the last year of his life, with rare dance performances by the Ailey Company. Ailey was a visionary artist who founded one of the world\u2019s most renowned dance companies \u2014 the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater \u2014 at age 27. Also Read: Neon Acquires Jonas Poher Rasmussen’s ‘Flee’ in 7-Figure Deal \u201cAiley is a searing and inspirational account of a visionary artistic genius who used his gift of dance and movement to express the Black American experience,\u201d Darcy Heusel, Neon\u2019s Head of Impact and Audience Engagement, said in a statement. \u201cJamila Wignot has created an indelible portrait of both the artist and his work and Neon is thrilled to be part of continuing his legacy by bringing this remarkable film to theaters across the country.\u201d Wignot directed the film, which was produced by Lauren DeFilippo. The film is produced by Insignia Films in association with American Masters Pictures, the Ford Foundation\u2019s JustFilms, ITVS, XTR, Impact Partners, and Black Public Media. Stephen Ives, Amanda Pollak, Michael Kantor, Emily Blavatnik, Judy Kinberg, Sally Jo Fifer, Tony Hsieh, Roberto Grande, Mimi Pham, Bryn Mooser, Kathryn Everett, Jenny Raskin, Geralyn White Dreyfous and Regina K. Scully executive produced. Also Read: Sundance 2021: What Has Sold So Far, From ‘CODA’ to ‘Flee’ (Photos) The deal was negotiated by Ayo Kepher-Maat and Jeff Deutchman for Neon and Jason Ishikawa and Shane Riley of Cinetic on behalf of the filmmakers.<\/p>\n