The Topdog Diaries (movie)

The Topdog Diaries (movie)

  • Production country: United States of America
  • Producer: Oren Jacoby
  • Production companies: ITVS, Storyville Films
  • Release date: 11/1/2002
  • Run time: 54 min.

Movie description

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.

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Don Cheadle

Don Cheadle

Role(s): Self

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Suzan-Lori Parks

Suzan-Lori Parks

Role(s): Self

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George C. Wolfe

George C. Wolfe

Role(s): Self

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Jeffrey Wright

Jeffrey Wright

Role(s): Self / Lincoln

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