The read
It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
Ten satirical sketches written by George C. Wolfe use drama, comedy and music to examine black stereotypes and express the need for African-Americans to preserve their culture by remembering their painful but glorious heritage. Presented as museum "exhibitions," the songs and sketches address the problem of having to renounce one's history and suppress anger in order to assimilate.
Ratings
IMDb8.4/10
Key crew
- George C. WolfeDirector
- Andrew Carl WilkDirector
- George C. WolfeWriter
Cast
- Danitra VanceMiss Pat, the Woman, Normal Jean Reynolds
- Frederick Moorethe Slave, the Soldier
- Linda HopkinsAunt Ethel
- Suzzanne Douglasthe Girl, the Lady in Plaid
- Victor Lovethe Guy
- Kevin JacksonJunie Robinson
- Reggie MontgomeryMiss Roj, Walter-Lee-Beau-Willie-Jones
- Vickilyn ReynoldsLaWanda, Mama
- Loretta DevineJanine
- Tommy Hollisthe Man, the Narrator
- Pamala TysonMedea
- Phyllis Yvonne StickneyTopsy Washington