“Man’s Favor Devil’s Plan” set in Los Angeles, California, in 1938, takes the audience inside the complicated lives of colored people who work at a hotel. For decades, survival at any means is top priority for the working class, especially for colored folks.
In terms of film and television, we are living in a time where the brilliance and creativity of Black people seems to be flourishing in this country. With blockbuster films and high television ratings, African-American creatives are making significant impact in Hollywood. However, an often-forgotten black tradition is in theatre arts. Historically, the black theatre community has always, consistently impacted the community; and, very often sparking movements leading to social action and change.