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New Federal Theatre and Castillo Theatre present a story about the nation's quest for equality and freedom, drawn from historical records.
... Read moreAmerican history and African-American history are one inseparable story. 'In White America' traces our national journey from early colonial times through the Supreme Court’s landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954. With text drawn directly from historical records, including the narratives of former slaves. a speech by a southern senator in justification of lynching, and portraits of Booker T. Washington and Father Divine, each scene has enduring emotional power.
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"Most moving, in Charles Maryan's barebones but vital production, is the testimony of those who weren't orators...Rhinehart's performance is a wonder of pain and strength, but what hurts most is this nation's reluctance to heed the call of Barack Obama that bookends this fiery revival: 'For too long, we've been blind to the way past injustices continue to shape the present.' Be ready to rage-cry." Full Review
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