Writing

Richard Wright

Born September 4, 1908 · Roxie, Mississippi, USA

Died November 28, 1960 · aged 52

His powerful, eloquent work examined the injustices African-Americans face in a white society. He won immediate fame for his first novel, "Native Son" (1940). It tells the story of Bigger Thomas, a young chauffeur whose inarticulate rage over his lot ultimately erupts into violence. "Native Son" was adapted into a play directed by Orson Welles in 1941, filmed in 1951 with Wright himself playing Bi…

Known For

Native Son

Native Son · 2019

A young black man named Bigger Thomas takes a job working for a highly influential Chicago family, a decision that will change the course of his life forever.

Native Son

Native Son · 1986

In 1940s Chicago, a young black man takes a job as a chauffeur to a white family, which takes a turn for the worse when he accidentally kills the teenage daughter of the couple and then tries to cover it up.

Savage Sunday

Savage Sunday · 1967

MovieDramaThriller

Repressed middle-aged Catholic gets into a troublesome relationship with the prostitute next door and her little boy.

Native Son

Native Son · 1951

In 1940s Chicago, a young black man takes a job as a chauffeur to a white family, which takes a turn for the worse when he accidentally kills the teenage daughter of the couple and then tries to cover it up.

Almos' a Man

Almos' a Man · 1976

MovieDramaTV Movie

Although Dave (LeVar Burton) and his family are poor sharecroppers in the Deep South in the 1930s, this 15-year-old's problem is shared by teenagers today: he stands with one foot in adulthood and the other in childhood. "Almos' A Man", yet still treated like a child, he struggles for an identity. There's one thing, one symbol of manhood, Dave thinks, that could guarantee him instant respect: a gun.

America's Dream

America's Dream · 1996

America's Dream

MovieDramaTV Movie

Made especially for the HBO cable network, this well-wrought feature is comprised of three short stories by three noted black American authors, each of which is directed by a respected black director.

The Catwalk

The Catwalk · 1988

MovieRomanceDrama

Neighbors overcome, Cora and John meet in the favor of an accident - a fall from the balcony of the family apartment - which has suffered the son of Cora. Taking the man responsible for the state of her child, the mother yet close to John. A strange relationship develops between them.

American Playhouse

American Playhouse · 1982

American Playhouse

SeriesDramaComedy

American Playhouse is an anthology television series periodically broadcast by Public Broadcasting Service in the United States.

Filmography

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Native Son

Native Son · 2019

A young black man named Bigger Thomas takes a job working for a highly influential Chicago family, a decision that will change the course of his life forever.

Novel

Native Son

Native Son · 1986

In 1940s Chicago, a young black man takes a job as a chauffeur to a white family, which takes a turn for the worse when he accidentally kills the teenage daughter of the couple and then tries to cover it up.

Writer

Savage Sunday

Savage Sunday · 1967

MovieDramaThriller

Repressed middle-aged Catholic gets into a troublesome relationship with the prostitute next door and her little boy.

Novel

Native Son

Native Son · 1951

In 1940s Chicago, a young black man takes a job as a chauffeur to a white family, which takes a turn for the worse when he accidentally kills the teenage daughter of the couple and then tries to cover it up.

Novel

Almos' a Man

Almos' a Man · 1976

MovieDramaTV Movie

Although Dave (LeVar Burton) and his family are poor sharecroppers in the Deep South in the 1930s, this 15-year-old's problem is shared by teenagers today: he stands with one foot in adulthood and the other in childhood. "Almos' A Man", yet still treated like a child, he struggles for an identity. There's one thing, one symbol of manhood, Dave thinks, that could guarantee him instant respect: a gun.

Short Story

America's Dream

America's Dream · 1996

America's Dream

MovieDramaTV Movie

Made especially for the HBO cable network, this well-wrought feature is comprised of three short stories by three noted black American authors, each of which is directed by a respected black director.

Story

The Catwalk

The Catwalk · 1988

MovieRomanceDrama

Neighbors overcome, Cora and John meet in the favor of an accident - a fall from the balcony of the family apartment - which has suffered the son of Cora. Taking the man responsible for the state of her child, the mother yet close to John. A strange relationship develops between them.

Novel

American Playhouse

American Playhouse · 1982

American Playhouse

SeriesDramaComedy

American Playhouse is an anthology television series periodically broadcast by Public Broadcasting Service in the United States.

Novel