In White America
by Martin Duberman

Name: In White America
Brand: Martin Duberman
SKU: 9780573610660
Rating: 4.1 (1 reviews)

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Awards & Recognition

Drama Desk Award

Winner! Drama Desk Award

What readers are saying

Readers are highly impressed with 'In White America,' highlighting its powerful documentary style and significant historical content. Many find the play to be a transformative experience that effectively sheds light on African American history from a unique perspective, despite being penned by a white author. The impactful nature of the text resonates deeply with audiences, making it an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Powerful storytellingTransformative experienceThought-provoking textImpactful historical contentSome may question author's perspective

Synopsis

Drawn from historical records by a professor at Princeton, this absorbing story of black people in America won the Off Broadway Drama Desk Award.

From a letter revealing the heart and soul of a runaway slave and a moving speech by a southern senator in justification of lynching to portraits of Booker T. Washington and Father Divine, each scene has enduring emotional power.