Blood at the Root
by Dominique Morisseau
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Readers appreciate the emotional depth and powerful themes of 'Blood at the Root', inspired by the Jena Six incident. Many find the ensemble's storytelling effective and the circular plot engaging, making it a compelling exploration of freedom and community.
Synopsis
A striking new ensemble drama based on the Jena Six; six Black students who were initially charged with attempted murder for a school fight after being provoked with nooses hanging from a tree on campus.
This bold new play by Dominique Morisseau ( Sunset Baby , Detroit '67 , Skeleton Crew ) examines the miscarriage of justice, racial double standards, and the crises in relations between men and women of all classes and, as a result, the shattering state of Black family life.
Characters
| Character |
|---|
Toria |
Asha |
Justin |
Colin |
De'Andre |
District Attorney (Da) |
Principal Miller |
Raylynn |
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Blood at the Root is a play written by Dominique Morisseau and published by Samuel French (2017).
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