The Topdog Diaries (2002)

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.

• Release Date: 2002-11-01
• Runtime: 0h 54min
• Production Company: ITVS
• Production Country: United States of America
• Director: Oren Jacoby