Critic Shelf
Home
Discover
Sign in
Your rating
Tap a star, half steps count

Donald McKayle: Heartbeats of a DanceMaker

Sep 20, 2004 · 1h 38m
No ratings yet
TV Movie
Documentary
History

PLOT

Celebrate the life and work of Donald McKayle, whose contributions as choreographer, dancer and teacher have enriched our nation's cultural heritage. Never before seen archival footage enhances the narrations of Della Reese and Harry Belafonte as they guide you through McKayle s contributions to his time. Sit in on a complete conversation between Reese and McKayle and view the entire, unedited interview with Harry Belafonte in the Special Features selection. As the passion and optimism of McKayle's choreography transcends racial and cultural boundaries, his body of work reflects his faith in the human spirit and his belief in the redeeming quality of love. This documentary includes excerpts from Rainbow Round My Shoulder, Heartbeats, Saturday s Child, District Storyville, They Called Her Moses, House of Tears, Minstrel Man and Libertango. Enjoy the Special Features complete performance of Angelitos Negroes done by two different artists (Marceline Freeman and Tamica Washington).

REVIEWS

View reviews

CAST

Della Reese
Narrator (voice)
Donald McKayle
self (archival)
Harry Belafonte
self
Lea Vivante
self

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
PBS Hawaii
Country
US

SIMILAR TITLES

Compagnie Rosas - 20 ans
2005
The Price of Protest
2019
Malcolm X
1992
Six Rounds
2017
Nickel Boys
2024
Downfall
2004
Critic Shelf
Rate what you watch, show it on shelves, and compare taste with anyone. Film and TV data from TMDB.
ACCOUNT
Sign in
Create account
Delete account
COMPANY
About
Contact
Privacy
Terms
This product uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.
© 2026 Critic Shelf
WATCH · RATE · COMPARE