This new drama centers around the riveting true story of the Little Rock Nine, the first black students to attend their city’s formerly segregated central high school. More…
What began as their quest for a better education soon became a national crisis, igniting the passions of a divided country and sparking a historic fight for justice in the Jim Crow South. On the cusp of the civil rights movement, a changing world watched as these nine children from Arkansas battled for their rights with only books and pencils. At once harrowing and hopeful, 'Little Rock' brings urgently to life the Nine’s untold personal stories of challenge and resilience, conjuring memories of America not so long ago.
See it if You want a glimpse into the innocence, lives and history of the Little Rock nine.
Don't see it if You’re not ready to explore the intense reality of what these children experienced.
See it if There is a sincere interest in American history, civil rights, diversity, culture, and pure musical talent
Don't see it if If you’re looking for extravagant sets and costume changes that come along with the typical broadway frill
See it if It's profound in its deception of a very historic event in our history. The perspectives of key characters are revealing and emotional.
Don't see it if Don't see it if you feel that in order to MAGA, stories of this nature should forever remain in the past.
See it if you ‘d like an elegantly staged, softly told snippet of the Jim Crow south... poignant theater that is sadly relevant. Should be seen by all
Don't see it if if you are a bigot or if you don’t see all people as equal, if you are holding on to separatist attitudes or if you secretly hate.
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See it if You're interested in Black History/ U.S. History, which is still relevant today. It can be enjoyed by folks of all walks of life. I'm not
Don't see it if The most "woke" person, but, this was poignant. I sat by writer/director and congratulated him. There is simulated violence and the "N" word
See it if you want to be inspired by the strength, courage, and fortitude of the black students who integrated the Little Rock high school in 1957-58.
Don't see it if you don't think you will be moved by the inspired lives/soulful singing of nine courageous young people who sacrificed so much for the USA.
See it if As this is about a painful period in America,i found this difficult to review as I remember many things from this time so I tried to look at
Don't see it if If you want to bury your head in the sand about how Black people were treated in the south.The emotional scars which are still there.
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See it if You want watch a strong depiction of what was happening in the segregation era. You want to watch 2 hours of strong topic for educational.
Don't see it if You are looking for a comedy. You cant stand watching 2 hour play, feels like it dragged at the end. You lived through the era, memories.
See it if Subject matter still relevant. Good vehicle to bring a 10+ yr old to see. Excellent as a base for parent/child discussion on racism.
Don't see it if You aren’t open to the realistic events it deals with. You aren’t able to forgive some flaws in this writers first production.
See it if Feel, vicariously, the violence and impact of the segregationist south of 50 years ago. The show remains upbeat despite that.
Don't see it if Shows the base emotions and violent actions of many in the deep south back then. Uses the N word.