Fat Ham (2021)

Fat Ham (2021) poster

Critically-acclaimed playwright James Ijames reinvents Shakespeare’s masterpiece with his new drama, FAT HAM. Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid, already grappling with some serious questions of identity, when the ghost of his father shows up in their backyard, demanding that Juicy avenge his murder. It feels like a familiar story to Juicy, well-versed in Hamlet’s woes. What’s different is Juicy himself, a sensitive and self-aware young Black man trying to break the cycles of trauma and violence in service of his own liberation. From an uproarious family barbecue emerges a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy.

Director: Morgan Green
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jordan McCree
Cinematography: Leslie Rivera
Editing: Leslie Rivera
Production: The Wilma Theater, Royal Shakespeare Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Trailer

Fat Ham Trailer
More Films by Director: Morgan Green
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fat Ham about?
Critically-acclaimed playwright James Ijames reinvents Shakespeare’s masterpiece with his new drama, FAT HAM. Juicy is a queer, Southern college kid, already grappling with some serious questions of identity, when the ghost of his father shows up in their backyard, demanding that Juicy avenge his murder. It feels like a familiar story to Juicy, well-versed in Hamlet’s woes. What’s different is Juicy himself, a sensitive and self-aware young Black man trying to break the cycles of trauma and violence in service of his own liberation. From an uproarious family barbecue emerges a compelling examination of love and loss, pain and joy.
Who directed Fat Ham?
Fat Ham was directed by Morgan Green.
Who stars in Fat Ham?
Fat Ham stars Brennan S. Malone, Kimberly S. Fairbanks, Lindsay Smiling, Taysha Marie Canales, Brandon J. Pierce, Jennifer Kidwell.
How long is Fat Ham?
Fat Ham has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Fat Ham?
Fat Ham is a Drama film.
Where was Fat Ham produced?
Fat Ham was produced in United States of America.