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Bronx Gothic
Year
2017
Language
ENGLISH
Duration
1h 31m
Rating
NR
CC
Performers
Okwui Okpokwasili
Directed By
Andrew Rossi
Publication Information
Grasshopper Film
Summary
An electrifying portrait of writer and performer Okwui Okpokwasili and her acclaimed one-woman show, "Bronx Gothic." Rooted in memories of her childhood, Okwui fuses dance, song, drama, and comedy to create a mesmerizing space in which audiences can engage with a story about two 12-year-old black girls coming of age in the 1980s. With intimate verite access to Okwui, BRONX GOTHIC allows for unparalleled insight into her creative process as well as the complex social issues embodied in it.