Short Eyes: A Play
by Miguel Pinero, Marvin F. Camillo

Name: Short Eyes: A Play
Brand: Miguel Pinero
SKU: 9780374521479
Rating: 3.95 (371 reviews)

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What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the raw and thought-provoking nature of the play, which effectively captures the grim realities of prison life. Many find the dialogue engaging and reflective of the characters' experiences, highlighting a blend of dark humor and serious themes. Despite its difficult subject matter, the play is praised for its authenticity and emotional impact.

Authentic portrayal of prison lifeEngaging and clever dialoguePowerful and thought-provokingCompelling character explorationDifficult subject matter for some readers

Synopsis

Winner of the New York Drama Critics Circle Award This powerful drama of prison life is set in a house of detention where a group of young convicts-predominantly black and Puerto Rican-taunt, fight, insult, and entertain one another in an attempt to preserve their sanity and to create a semblance of community.

When a young white prisoner accused of child molesting is thrown into the cell block by a guard who says he belongs in Sing Sing because "the men up there konw what to do with degenerates like you," the stage is set for an explosive series of events; for, among prisoners, this child molester called "short eyes" is the lowest of criminals.