Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
The Topdog Diaries
Status
released
Original Language
en

Where to watch free (US)

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Cineverse
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Cast

Don Cheadle as Self

Don Cheadle

Self

Suzan-Lori Parks as Self

Suzan-Lori Parks

Self

George C. Wolfe as Self

George C. Wolfe

Self

Jeffrey Wright as Self / Lincoln

Jeffrey Wright

Self / Lincoln

Production Companies

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