William Alexander

Movies

Joseph Losey: The Man with Four Names
self
Documentary about director Joseph Losey featuring many of his collaborators.
The Klansman
Producer
A small southern town has just been rocked by a tragedy: a young woman has been violently raped. The white town fathers immediately declare that the attacker had to be black, and place the blame on Garth, a young black man. Assuming that the men in white sheets aren't intent on holding a fair and impartial trial, Garth takes to the woods as the Klansmen lynching party hunts him down.
Burlesque in Harlem
Director
A filming of a burlesque act in 1954 Harlem, complete with singers, baggy-pants comics and "exotic" dancers.
The Vanities
Producer
A short comedic film of a male stage performer who does impressions of Hollywood stars including a dead-on Bette Davis.
Jivin' in Bebop
Producer
A filmed variety show featuring the Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra with special guests.
That Man of Mine
Producer
Featuring the swinging sounds of the all-woman band The International Sweethearts of Rhythm and a young Ruby Dee, the 1946 musical showcases tenderness in romance and community through a series of musical numbers. The loosely connected plot follows film producers hoping to cast a stand-out actress for their next film.