A play set in a Jersey diner unearths generational trauma and confronts white supremacy's impact.
Amidst a diner along the New Jersey Turnpike, two intertwined American lineages grapple with generational trauma, engaging in vital discussions on racism and white supremacy. Jim Taney, a descendant of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney responsible for the infamous Dred Scott decision, seeks to apologize to Walter Scott, a descendant of the once-enslaved Dred Scott. As Walter and a diverse chorus delve into deeper reasons beyond mere apologies, this protest theatre challenges notions of white 'wokeness' and liberal boundaries. Exploring the broader implications of white supremacy, the play ignites a crucial conversation about reparations and shared national consequences.