How long is King of Stage: The Woodie King Jr. Story?

King of Stage: The Woodie King Jr. Story is 1 hr 30 min long.

What is King of Stage: The Woodie King Jr. Story about?

He has presented over 200 productions in the New Federal Theatre's 47 seasons, which began in 1970. In addition to producing Broadway shows such as For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf, What the Winesellers Buy and Checkmates, the life of this living legend provides a window into the history of Black life in the 20th Century and highlights the Black Arts Movement of which he was a commanding presence. This giant of a man facilitated theatre artists of every discipline. Many of the actors have become household names such as Denzel Washington, Phylicia Rashad, Morgan Freeman, Samuel L Jackson, Viola Davis, Debbie Allen, Glynn Turman, Laurence Fishburne and many more were members. NFT alums will be present.

King of Stage: The Woodie King Jr. Story

Name: King of Stage: The Woodie King Jr. Story
Genre: Concert/Special Events,Documentary
Duration: 90

NR 1 hr 30 min

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How long is King of Stage: The Woodie King Jr. Story?: King of Stage: The Woodie King Jr. Story is 1 hr 30 min long.

What is King of Stage: The Woodie King Jr. Story about?: He has presented over 200 productions in the New Federal Theatre's 47 seasons, which began in 1970. In addition to producing Broadway shows such as For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf, What the Winesellers Buy and Checkmates, the life of this living legend provides a window into the history of Black life in the 20th Century and highlights the Black Arts Movement of which he was a commanding presence. This giant of a man facilitated theatre artists of every discipline. Many of the actors have become household names such as Denzel Washington, Phylicia Rashad, Morgan Freeman, Samuel L Jackson, Viola Davis, Debbie Allen, Glynn Turman, Laurence Fishburne and many more were members. NFT alums will be present.