The Problem of the Hero (2023)
"Not every friendship can survive the artistic process."
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.
Director: Shaun Dozier
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: February 17, 2023
Cast
- J. Mardrice Henderson - Richard Wright
- David zum Brunnen - Paul Green
- Derrick Ivey - Ray Collins
- Brandon Haynes - Canada Lee/Bigger Thomas
- J. Antoine Hendrick - Young Richard Wright
- Dena Konkel - Janet Green
- Josephine Hall - Nell Harrison
- Charlie Cannon - Orson Welles
- Lex Wilson - Walter Ash
- Alexa Yeames - Jean Rosenthal
Screenplay
- Ian L. Finley (Screenplay)
- James A. Hodge (Screenplay)
Music: Lenora Zenzalai Helm, Fred Story
Cinematography: Steve Milligan
Production: EbzB Productions, AyJ Productions, Gravel Productions, ARRI Film & TV Services, Carolina Custom Video, Eastern Costume, Magick Lantern, Moonshine Post Productions, Storyline Music + Mix
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $200,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
chicago, illinois, based on true story, racism, writer, broadway theatre, 1940s, native son, chapel hill, north carolina
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Problem of the Hero about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Problem of the Hero?
- The Problem of the Hero was directed by Shaun Dozier.
- Who stars in The Problem of the Hero?
- The Problem of the Hero stars J. Mardrice Henderson, David zum Brunnen, Derrick Ivey, Brandon Haynes, J. Antoine Hendrick, Dena Konkel.
- How long is The Problem of the Hero?
- The Problem of the Hero has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is The Problem of the Hero?
- The Problem of the Hero is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Problem of the Hero?
- The Problem of the Hero had a budget of $200,000.
- Where was The Problem of the Hero produced?
- The Problem of the Hero was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Problem of the Hero?
- The themes of The Problem of the Hero include: Social Commentary and Reflection.