New York, 1930. After a decade of explosive creativity, the Harlem Renaissance begins to feel the effects of the Great Depression.
Despite the hardships and limited opportunities, Angel and her friends fight to keep their artistic dreams alive. However, when Angel falls in love with a stranger from Alabama, their romantic relationship forces the group to fulfill their ambitions or succumb to the reality of the era.
Pearl Cleage's work, "Blues for an Alabama Sky," was first presented in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1995. It was revived by the National Theatre of London in 2022, directed by Lynette Linton, and starred Samira Wiley and Giles Terera.
Pearl Cleage is a renowned American playwright, novelist, poet, and political activist, and was one of the first African-American women in America to gain national recognition as a dramatist. Her works, which also include "Flyin' West" and "Bourbon at the Border," offer a remarkable and insightful view of the African-American experience over the past century.
Pages: 104, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm
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- Pearl Cleage
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