Greenwood 1964

Greenwood 1964 is a poignant play that immerses audiences into a transformative period in American civil rights history; vividly capturing the mood, urgency and challenges of summer 1964. This narrative brings to the forefront the audacious efforts of luminaries Sidney Poitier and Harry Belafonte as they ventured into the Deep South—Mississippi, a state notorious for its racial tensions. Their mission? To amplify and support the voices advocating for voting rights, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with courageous leaders like Fannie Lou Hamer and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. whose presence and influence are featured prominently in the play.