Anthony Allegro

Anthony Allegro is a Professor at the University of Miami with expertise spanning Hispanic Studies and cinematic arts.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Hispanic Studies from the University of Massachusetts, specializing in 20th Century fiction and theatre
• M.F.A. in Cinema from the University of Southern California

Dr. Allegro's research integrates Hispanic literary traditions with avant-garde film production, focusing on biographical narratives through documentary and experimental formats. His creative scholarship examines 20th Century cultural figures through cinematic storytelling, particularly exploring intersections of literature, history, and visual media in Spanish-speaking contexts.

His film 'Finding Chopin: The Paris Years' received significant recognition:

• Honored at Smithsonian Institution’s International Chopin Conference (1999)

Dr. Allegro has actively shaped Florida's cultural landscape as both creator and intellectual, notably contributing to Miami's 1980s avant-garde movement where he participated in foundational artistic and theoretical developments that defined the region's contemporary art scene.