The Spirit Moves (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1987, The Spirit Moves is a documentary and music film directed by Mura Dehn, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s 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 original form it consists of nearly six hours of rare archival footage shot over the course of thirty years.
Who’s in it. The Spirit Moves stars Frankie Manning as Self - Dancer and Willa Mae Ricker as Self - Dancer.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Spirit Moves sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Spirit Moves page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Spirit Moves (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Spirit Moves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Spirit Moves worth watching?
- The Spirit Moves holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Spirit Moves?
- The Spirit Moves stars Frankie Manning and Willa Mae Ricker.
- When was The Spirit Moves released?
- The Spirit Moves was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.