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201791 min0documentary

5.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Bronx Gothic

201791 min0documentary

5.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Two 12-year-old girls navigate adolescence in the 1980s through a blend of dance, song, drama, and comedy in a one-woman show by Okwui Okpokwasili.

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Two 12-year-old girls navigate adolescence in the 1980s through a blend of dance, song, drama, and comedy in a one-woman show by Okwui Okpokwasili.

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Andrew Rossidirector

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Okwui Okpokwasilicast

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Okwui Okpokwasili performs in "Bronx Gothic," a one-woman show set in the 1980s. The piece follows the experiences of two 12-year-old girls. It features a blend of dance, song, drama, and comedy. Andrew Rossi directs this 91-minute documentary, offering a close look at Okpokwasili's creative process. The film captures her interactions with audiences and highlights her childhood memories. It reflects on themes of identity and adolescence. The production involves collaborations with artists like Ralph Lemon and Julie Taymor.

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