A Bayou Legend (1981)
William Grant Still's all-black opera performed for the first time on television since its 1941 composition. Based on a Southern folk tale, the opera depicts a young idealist who finds himself falling in love with a mystical spirit.
Director: John Thomson
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Carmen Balthrop as Aurore |
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Gary Burgess as Bazile |
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Cullen Maiden as |
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Raeschelle Potter as Clothilde |
| Directing | John Thomson | Director |
| Production | Ed Van Cleef | Executive Producer |
| Crew | Russell McCullough | Cinematography |
| Lighting | George Riesenberger | Lighting Director |
| Sound | Leonard de Paur | Music Director |
| Production | Curtis W. Davis | Producer |