National Theatre Live: Blues for an Alabama Sky (2022)
New York, 1930. Following a decade of creative explosion, the Harlem Renaissance is starting to feel the bite of the Great Depression. In the face of hardship and dwindling opportunity, Angel and her friends battle to keep their artistic dreams alive. But, when Angel falls for a stranger from Alabama, their romance forces the group to make good on their ambitions, or give in to the reality of the time. Lynette Linton directs a startling revival of this extraordinary play by Pearl Cleage.
Director: Lynette Linton
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 165 min
Release Date: November 2, 2022
Cast
- Samira Wiley - Angel Allen
- Giles Terera - Guy Jacobs
- Sule Rimi - Sam Thomas
- Osy Ikhile - Leland Cunningham
- Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo - Delia Patterson
- Lincoln Conway - Ensemble
- Eddie Elliott - Ensemble
- Kimberley Okoye - Ensemble
- Helena Pipe - Ensemble
Screenplay
Music: Benjamin Kwasi Burrell
Production: National Theatre
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
filmed theater
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is National Theatre Live: Blues for an Alabama Sky about?
- New York, 1930. Following a decade of creative explosion, the Harlem Renaissance is starting to feel the bite of the Great Depression. In the face of hardship and dwindling opportunity, Angel and her friends battle to keep their artistic dreams alive. But, when Angel falls for a stranger from Alabama, their romance forces the group to make good on their ambitions, or give in to the reality of the time. Lynette Linton directs a startling revival of this extraordinary play by Pearl Cleage.
- Who directed National Theatre Live: Blues for an Alabama Sky?
- National Theatre Live: Blues for an Alabama Sky was directed by Lynette Linton.
- Who stars in National Theatre Live: Blues for an Alabama Sky?
- National Theatre Live: Blues for an Alabama Sky stars Samira Wiley, Giles Terera, Sule Rimi, Osy Ikhile, Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo, Lincoln Conway.
- How long is National Theatre Live: Blues for an Alabama Sky?
- National Theatre Live: Blues for an Alabama Sky has a runtime of 2h 45m (165 minutes).
- What genre is National Theatre Live: Blues for an Alabama Sky?
- National Theatre Live: Blues for an Alabama Sky is a Drama film.
- Where was National Theatre Live: Blues for an Alabama Sky produced?
- National Theatre Live: Blues for an Alabama Sky was produced in United Kingdom.