Suzan-Lori Parks

Suzan-Lori Parks

Born: May 10, 1963
in Fort Knox, Kentucky, United States
Suzan-Lori Parks is an American playwright, screenwriter, musician and novelist. Her 2001 play Topdog/Underdog won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2002; Parks is the first African American woman to achieve this honor for drama.

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Movies for Suzan-Lori Parks...

The United States vs. Billie Holiday Special: Lee Daniels and Cast Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey
Title: The United States vs. Billie Holiday Special: Lee Daniels and Cast Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey
Character: Self
Released: February 23, 2021
Type: Movie
A conversation moderated by Oprah Winfrey with Lee Daniels, Andra Day, Trevante Rhodes, and Susan-Lori Parks takes a peek behind the curtains of the new Hulu Original Film, The United States vs. Billie Holiday. Watch how the film unapologetically presents the icon’s Incredibles and tragic life
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August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
Title: August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
Released: February 20, 2015
Type: Movie
Unprecedented access to Wilson’s theatrical archives, rarely seen interviews and new dramatic readings bring to life his seminal 10-play cycle chronicling a century of African-American life. Wilson won two Pulitzer Prizes for Drama.
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The Making of Plus One
Title: The Making of Plus One
Character: Skye Brown - the director
Released: January 1, 2010
Type: Movie
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The Black List: Volume One
Title: The Black List: Volume One
Character: Herself
Released: January 22, 2008
Type: Movie
As a new chapter begins in this country, THE BLACK LIST offers a dynamic and never-before-heard perspective from achievers of color. This series of inspired - and inspiring - observations on African-American life in the 21st century forms a roll call of some of the most compelling politicians, writers, thinkers and performers ever to tackle their fields of endeavor. Watch the interview-portraits and get a sharper snapshot of where this country has been and where it's headed.
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The Topdog Diaries
Title: The Topdog Diaries
Character: Self
Released: November 1, 2002
Type: Movie
An intimate portrait of Suzan-Lori Parks, featuring actors Don Cheadle and Jeffrey Wright. The film shows the playwright’s process and how a play gets produced in behind-the-scenes footage of Topdog/Underdog in rehearsal and performance. It captures the play’s triumphant Broadway debut and traces Parks’ opportunities, challenges, and personal milestones during the production of her 2002 Pulitzer Prize winner.