The Topdog Diaries

Synopsis

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.

Main Cast

Don Cheadle

Himself

Age : 59 | Popularity : 34%

Suzan-Lori Parks

Herself

Age : 60 | Popularity : 3%

George C. Wolfe

Himself

Age : 69 | Popularity : 7%

Jeffrey Wright

Himself / Lincoln

Age : 58 | Popularity : 14%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Sound	Music	Brian Keane Paul Oscher
Directing	Director	Oren Jacoby
Production	Producer	Oren Jacoby
	Associate Producer	Elgin Smith Shana Kuhn-Siegel
	Executive Producer	Jac Venza
	Line Producer	Jessica Levin
Editing	Editor	Joshua Waletzky
	Assistant Editor	Nelson Ryland
Crew	Cinematography	Sławomir Grünberg
Department	Role	Name

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