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Not a Genuine Black Man: One Family's Move to America's Most Racist Town

A.C.T., Near the corner of Geary and Mason (415 Geary St. San Francisco, CA 94102)
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4.5 by 26 members
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One night only! Brian Copeland's solo show reveals a little-known chapter of Bay Area history. In 1971, San Leandro was considered by fair housing advocates to be one of the most racist suburbs in America. The next year, then eight-year-old Brian Copeland and his African-American family moved into town. The Contra Costa Times calls his show a "wildly funny, agonizingly heart-wrenching presentation . . . a jewel."

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The last date listed for Not a Genuine Black Man was Monday June 18, 2007 / 8:00pm.

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A.C.T.
Near the corner of Geary and Mason,
415 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
415-749-2ACT
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16 Goldstar Member Reviews

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This was a most fabulous show! Mr. Copeland is a master storyteller! This is an AWESOME piece. The venue was amazing as well!
Written on Jun 20 2007

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I am a SF performing artist and to see such an incredible show in one of the most beautiful theater spaces in SF and for a great cause (the MFA program at ACT) is why I love living here. Brian Copeland's performance is one that is so inspring due to his honesty and his non-judgmental approach to presenting the stories to his audience. Kudos to him, to ACT and to Goldstar Events. Trish DeBaun
Written on Jun 19 2007

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It was great to have the opportunity to see this show. It serves as a very serious reminder of the prejudices and hatreds that many people face on a daily basis, and shocking to think that it was right here in the Bay Area not that many years ago. We need these reminders so that the little seeds of ill-will cannot grow; they will if left unattended. Mr. Copeland's courage in the telling of his story is to be commended.
Written on Jun 19 2007

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A pleasant evening at the theater. Not a rave but an enjoyment.
Written on Sep 17 2007

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More Information About Not a Genuine Black Man

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http://act-sf.org/index.cfm?s_id=&pid=tkt_brn

Quotes & Highlights

  • "A beautiful mix of wry humor and heartbreak, indignation, and inspiration, a singular story of extreme isolation that speaks to anyone who's ever felt out of place" --San Francisco Chronicle

Description

In playwright Brian Copeland's own words:

"In 1972, the National Committee against Discrimination in Housing called San Leandro, California a racist bastion of white supremacy. It was named one of the most racist suburbs in America. CBS News and Newsweek magazine covered the story. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights conducted hearings--and then we moved to town."