Brian Copeland's Off-Broadway Smash Not a Genuine Black Man
Off-Market Theater (965 Mission St. San Francisco, CA 94103)
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The last date listed for Not a Genuine Black Man was Saturday November 21, 2009 / 5:00pm.
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Goldstar Member Reviews
Annie
Brian Copeland was amazing. My eyes welled up on several occasions. Definitely worth going to see at least once. He will be back in September, so hopefully there will be tickets on here, because I will be going again, and this time after I read his autobiography.Written on Sep 01 2009
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oneabogado
This is THE best show I've seen in some time. And it's based on a true story. I saw the show that was supposed to be the last show, but it was extended until the end of this month. You definitely must see it.Written on Jun 18 2009
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John Mifsud
What an excellent and poignant performance! Mr. Copeland deserves all of the acclaim he is receiving. He works hard for it every time he performs this historical piece that sadly still holds so much relevence today. I applaud this pioneer and his mother and grandmother for ensuring justice for their family when many either turned a blind eye or perniciously benefited from the subjugation of others. BRAVO!!!!Written on Jul 20 2009
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Goldstar Member
This is a MUST SEE for all! I want to see it again, but this time bring my teenage children. We've come a long, long way as evidenced by Brian's experiences, but it's obvious the road ahead is still a long one. He blends humor, outrage, and sadness into his show. Sometimes it is only because of our painful experiences that we learn. He shares this with us and it is a gift to all.Written on May 18 2009
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More Information About Not a Genuine Black Man
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
- "Engaging... Copeland knows how to spin a dramatic yarn.” --The New York Times
- “Copeland's ability to captivate an audience rivals many a celebrated solo predecessor, from Ruth Draper to Spalding Gray to Whoopi Goldberg." --Los Angeles Times
- Read Goldstar member reviews of Not a Genuine Black Man's recent run at The Marsh.
Description
“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 covered the story. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights conducted hearings.
And then, we moved to town.”
So writes Brian Copeland in his first solo show, Not a Genuine Black Man, revealing a little-known chapter of Bay Area history. In a monologue that's both funny and poignant, Brian explores how surroundings make us who we are.
Brian's memoir based on the show is now available nationwide. It received high critical acclaim from, among others, Publisher's Weekly, People, Ebony and The Boston Globe while reader reviewers on Amazon.com are calling it "The best book I've ever read." It has recently been chosen as the 2009 selection for Silicon Valley Reads, a library sponsored program which encourages all Silicon Valley residents to read one book at the same time and engage in community wide discussions on its relevance.