The Topdog Diaries 21 years old

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.

Credits

The Topdog Diaries Cast

Name Character
Don Cheadle He was 37, now 59 years old as Himself
Jeffrey Wright He was 36, now 58 years old as Himself / Lincoln
George C. Wolfe He was 48, now 69 years old as Himself
Suzan-Lori Parks She was 39, now 60 years old as Herself

The Topdog Diaries Crew

Name Department
Brian Keane as Music. He was 49 (now 71) years old Sound
Oren Jacoby as Director. Directing
Oren Jacoby as Producer. Production
Elgin Smith as Associate Producer. Production
Joshua Waletzky as Editor. Editing
Paul Oscher as Music. He was 52 (now 74) years old Sound
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The Topdog Diaries (21 years)

  • Release day: Friday, November 01, 2002
  • Runtime: 54 minutes