“If Beale Street Could Talk” by James Baldwin Mini-Performance and Community
Literature to Life presents a selection from their Signature Performance of James Baldwin’s novel If Beale Street Could Talk. Narrated by the story’s young heroine, it portrays one family’s struggle for justice in a society where institutional discrimination threatens to tear lives apart. The story’s themes continue to resonate powerfully with contemporary audiences from diverse backgrounds.
Performed by Channie Waites
Adapted and directed by Elise Thoron
Literature to Life is a performance-based literacy program that presents professionally staged verbatim adaptations of American literary classics.
This year, One Book One Bronx honors the lasting legacy of activist, scholar, and writer James Baldwin with discussions, panels, screenings, and wellness, focusing on various literary works and ideas.
Time: 1:30-3:30 pm EDT
Free!
