The Topdog Diaries (2002)
An intimate portrait of Suzan-Lori Parks, featuring actors Don Cheadle and Jeffrey Wright. The film shows the playwright’s process and how a play gets produced in behind-the-scenes footage of Topdog/Underdog in rehearsal and performance. It captures the play’s triumphant Broadway debut and traces Parks’ opportunities, challenges, and personal milestones during the production of her 2002 Pulitzer Prize winner.
Released: Nov 01, 2002
Runtime: 54 minutes
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Stars: Don Cheadle, Suzan-Lori Parks, George C. Wolfe, Jeffrey Wright
Crew: Elgin Smith (Associate Producer), Jessica Levin (Line Producer), Joshua Waletzky (Editor), Nelson Ryland (Assistant Editor), Shana Kuhn-Siegel (Associate Producer), Sławomir Grünberg (Cinematography)