The Problem of the Hero (2023)

  • NR
  • 02/17/2023 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 25m

"Not every friendship can survive the artistic process."

Overview

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.

Ian L. Finley

Screenplay

Shaun Dozier

Director

James A. Hodge

Screenplay

Cast

J. Mardrice Henderson's headshot

J. Mardrice Henderson

Richard Wright
David zum Brunnen's headshot

David zum Brunnen

Paul Green
Derrick Ivey's headshot

Derrick Ivey

Ray Collins
Brandon Haynes's headshot

Brandon Haynes

Canada Lee/Bigger Thomas
J. Antoine Hendrick's headshot

J. Antoine Hendrick

Young Richard Wright
Dena Konkel's headshot

Dena Konkel

Janet Green
Josephine Hall's headshot

Josephine Hall

Nell Harrison
Charlie Cannon's headshot

Charlie Cannon

Orson Welles

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