National Theatre Live: Trouble in Mind(2021)

A radical satire of racism in theatre

NR

2h 12m

  • Comedy

Overview

In 1950s America, protests for racial equality erupt in the face of voter suppression. On Broadway, Wiletta Mayer, a talented black actress, begins rehearsals for a new play about racism – written and directed by two white men. When Wiletta finds that her arguments to tell the truth of the story are dismissed, she decides to take action. First staged over 60 years ago, Trouble in Mind is widely considered the masterpiece of actress and playwright Alice Childress - a wry and radical satire of racism in theatre.

Cast

  • Daniel Adeosun

    Daniel Adeosun

    John Nevins

  • Naana Agyei-Ampadu

    Naana Agyei-Ampadu

    Millie Davis

  • Joe Bannister

    Joe Bannister

    Eddie Fenton

  • Emma Canning

    Emma Canning

    Judy Sears

  • John Hollingworth

    John Hollingworth

    Bill O’Wray

  • Rory Keenan

    Rory Keenan

    Al Manners

  • Gary Lilburn

    Gary Lilburn

    Henry

  • Tanya Moodie

    Tanya Moodie

    Wiletta Mayer

  • Cyril Nri

    Cyril Nri

    Sheldon Forrester

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Status

Released (Dec 15, 2021)