Slave Play. Not a Movie. A Play.

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Slave Play. Not a Movie. A Play.

2024

1h 19m

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"Slave Play" was one of Broadway's most celebrated, genre-bending, and daring productions -- breaking records and receiving critical acclaim for tackling race, sex, and interracial relationships in a way never before seen on stage. In this playful and provocative documentary, playwright Jeremy O. Harris takes viewers behind the scenes, from run-throughs to performance, as he strips down his own work and directs new actors through workshop rehearsals. As the acting students parse the text and bring meaning to the words on the page, Harris turns his critical eye to the thoughts, inspirations, and creative process that brought the play to life.

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Brandon Towns

RogerEbert.com

[A]n engaging and thought-provoking experience whose avant-garde approach to storytelling and its ability to spark meaningful conversations make it a truly enjoyable watch.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 24, 2024

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Tiana Reid

The Nation

The "play" in Slave Play is a confrontation with the multiple meanings of "play" and their inextricability from each other...

Sep 30, 2024

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Michael J. Casey

Boulder Weekly

The hook here is watching Harris at work — a brilliant mind in constant motion, constant revision, constant revelation. It’s like he’s inside his own hall of mirrors, discovering new ideas and hearing new rhythms within the same material.

Rated: 4.5/5

Jul 25, 2024

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Sarah Marrs

Lainey Gossip

Slave Play is an act of engagement, and much of Slave Play. Not A Movie. A Play. is devoted to Jeremy O. Harris asking us to engage, even if, perhaps especially if, it makes us uncomfortable.

Jul 8, 2024

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Cody Dericks

Next Best Picture

While it cannot keep from unraveling at a certain point, even its more frustrating elements further underline Harris’ apparent fascination with challenging an audience and forcing the inspection of art’s abilities and shortcomings.

Rated: 6/10

Jun 24, 2024

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John Fink

The Film Stage

Slave Play. Not A Movie. A Play may not be exactly what one might expect but, if anything, it offers a unique insight into Jeremy O. Harris’ creative process.

Rated: B

Jun 21, 2024

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"Slave Play" was one of Broadway's most celebrated, genre-bending, and daring productions -- breaking records and receiving critical acclaim for tackling race, sex, and interracial relationships in a way never before seen on stage. In this playful and provocative documentary, playwright Jeremy O. Harris takes viewers behind the scenes, from run-throughs to performance, as he strips down his own work and directs new actors through workshop rehearsals. As the acting students parse the text and bring meaning to the words on the page, Harris turns his critical eye to the thoughts, inspirations, and creative process that brought the play to life.

Director: Jeremy O. Harris
Producer: Chris Moukarbel, Natalia-Leigh Brown
Distributor: Max
Production Co: HBO Documentary Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 20, 2024
Runtime: 1h 19m

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