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The Thanksgiving Play (2021)
Director: Leigh Silverman
Cast: Bobby Cannavale, Keanu Reeves, Heidi Schreck, Alia Shawkat
Runtime90 min
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Larissa FastHorse’s wickedly funny comedy finds a troupe of terminally “woke” teaching artists scrambling to create a pageant that manages to celebrate both Turkey Day and Native American Heritage Month.
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Fans of satirical, socially conscious comedies will appreciate The Thanksgiving Play from 2021, directed by Leigh Silverman. This wickedly funny ensemble piece features standout performances from a talented cast including Bobby Cannavale and Alia Shawkat, as they navigate the challenges of creating an educational Thanksgiving pageant that respects Native American heritage.
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The Thanksgiving Play is a satirical comedy written by Larissa FastHorse. The play centers around a group of four well-meaning but culturally insensitive white theater artists who attempt to create a politically correct elementary school play about the first Thanksgiving while struggling with their own biases and the lack of Native American representation.
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