The River Niger
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This article is about the play. For the film based on the play, see The River Niger (film). For the river in Africa, see Niger River.
The River Niger is a play by Joseph A. Walker, first performed by New York City's Negro Ensemble Company off-Broadway in 1972. The production made its Broadway debut with a transfer to the Brooks Atkinson Theatre on 27 March 1973 for a run of 162 performances. Titled after the West African river, The River Niger sits squarely with the African centered aspirations of the Black Arts Movement.
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The River Niger | |
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Written by | Joseph A. Walker |
Date premiered | 05 December 1972 |
Place premiered | Negro Ensemble Company St. Mark's Playhouse New York City |
Original language | English |
Subject | a son returns home not the hero and militant anticipated |
Genre | Drama |
Setting | Harlem, New York, present day |
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