Smith, Anna Deavere
Twilight Los Angeles: 1992
- ISBN 13:
- 9780385473767
- author:
- Smith, Anna Deavere
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Anchor Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 13.2 x 1.8 x 20.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Drama texts, plays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Twilight Los Angeles, 1992 is a powerful work of documentary theater that explores the devastating human impact of the 1992 Los Angeles riots. Based on nine months of interviews with over two hundred people, Anna Deavere Smith has chosen voices that reflect the diversity and tension of a city in turmoil. The book probes the language and lives of its subjects, offering stark insight into the complex social, economic, and political issues that fueled the flames of violence following the Rodney King verdict. A diverse range of individuals are featured, including those who witnessed, participated, or were affected by the riots. This work continues to spark a conversation about policing and race, making it a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in understanding the issues that shaped this pivotal moment in American history.
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