RICHARD WRIGHT
Native Son, Author and Activist
DVD
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Discusses how Wright’s novels, short stories, and nonfiction dealt with powerful themes and controversial topics, including racial issues that helped redefine discussions of black-white relations in America in the mid-20th century. Looking at how Wright used literature as a catalyst for social change, the program delves into how his writing combined political and social commentary with indelible portrayals of the African American community and experience.