11 May 1944
The Way of Drama
The Way of Drama unfolds in the world of kabuki in Osaka, but also addresses the politics of popular culture and the rivalry between theatrical styles like those used by amateur actors to dramatise contemporary events.
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The oldest son of a loving and strong family of black sharecroppers comes of age in the Depression-era South after his father is imprisoned for stealing food.
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Cicely Tyson Rebecca Morgan
Paul Winfield Nathan Lee Morgan
Taj Mahal Ike
Janet MacLachlan Camille Johnson
Carmen Mathews Mrs. Boatwright
James Best Sheriff Charlie Young
Eric Hooks Earl Morgan
Yvonne Jarrell Josie Mae Morgan
Sylvia Kuumba Williams Harriet
Teddy Airhart Mr. Perkins
Richard Durham Perkins' Foreman
Wendell Brumfield Deputy #1
Al Bankston Deputy #2
Myrl Sharkey Teacher
Inez Durham Court Clerk
William T. Bennett Judge
Thomas N. Phillips Pastor
Carl Braser Wagon Driver
Jerry Leggio Guard #1
Peter Goff Guard #2
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