Gee's Bend

"Jacqueline Thompson anchors the production as the willful Sadie. Intelligent and thoughtful, Sadie as interpreted by Thompson gives us an up-close-and-personal look at the triumphs and tragedies of this small-town, African-American inhabitant growing up in the long shadow of Jim Crow. While Gee’s Bend is a simple story told straightforwardly, Thompson makes it resonate with intelligence and emotional appeal."

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