The Problem of the Hero

The Problem of the Hero

10.0

Feb 17 2023

1h 25m

Drama

In 1940, author Richard Wright turns to Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Green to help adapt his best-selling book, Native Son, into a Broadway play. Days from opening night, they differ over a single page of the script.

J. Mardrice Henderson

J. Mardrice Henderson

Richard Wright

David zum Brunnen

David zum Brunnen

Paul Green

Derrick Ivey

Derrick Ivey

Ray Collins

Brandon Haynes

Brandon Haynes

Canada Lee/Bigger Thomas

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