Movie Description
Manahatta
(2021)Overview
In this timely world-premiere drama by celebrated playwright, activist and attorney Mary Kathryn Nagle, past and present intertwine. Nagle’s story illuminates the tragic consequences of commercial exploits, including the removal of Native people and the attempted eradication of their culture, that gave rise to the America we know today. Securities trader Jane Snake is torn between worlds. Her return to Wall Street in 2008 brings her to Manahatta (“island of many hills” in Lenape), the homeland her ancestors were violently forced to leave in the 1600s. Meanwhile, her family in Oklahoma struggles to save their language, their culture and their over-mortgaged home. Jane Snake’s return to Manahatta defiantly demonstrates that the Lenape are still here.
Featured Crew
- Director : Laurie Woolery
- Writer : Mary Kathryn Nagle
- Cast : Tanis Parenteau,Rainbow Dickerson,Sheila Tousey,Steven Flores,Jeffrey King,Danforth Comins
Cast
Jane / Le-le-wa'-you /Ensemble
Debra / Toosh-ki-pa-kwis-i / Ensemble
Bobbie / Mother / Ensemble
Luke / Se-ket-tu-may-qua /Ensemble
Dick Fuld / Peter Minuit / Ensemble
Joe / Jakob / Ensemble
Facts
Original TitleManahatta
Status Released
Release Information
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2021-03-29
Original Language
Runtime 01h 45m
Production CompaniesOregon Shakespeare Festival