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The Problem of the Hero
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The Problem of the Hero

2023-02-17 · 85 min · ★ 10.0

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.

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Directors
Shaun Dozier
Production companies
EbzB Productions, AyJ Productions, Gravel Productions, ARRI Film & TV Services, Carolina Custom Video, Eastern Costume, Magick Lantern, Moonshine Post Productions, Storyline Music + Mix
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 200,000

Top Cast

J. Mardrice HendersonJ. Mardrice HendersonRichard Wright
David zum BrunnenDavid zum BrunnenPaul Green
Derrick IveyRay Collins
Brandon HaynesCanada Lee/Bigger Thomas
J. Antoine HendrickYoung Richard Wright
Dena KonkelJanet Green
Josephine HallNell Harrison
Charlie CannonOrson Welles
Lex WilsonWalter Ash
Alexa YeamesAlexa YeamesJean Rosenthal
Annie McElroyAnne Burr
Calliope GeorgeEllen Wright
Samantha LarkinOuida Campbell
Kimberly AveryEnsemble
Kareem L. AlstonEnsemble
Rocio AndersonEnsemble
Fabrizio Anderson-FalconiEnsemble
Toochukwu T.C. AnyachonkeyaToochukwu T.C. AnyachonkeyaEnsemble
Camillia CarterEnsemble
Sammie CassellEnsemble

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