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James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket (1989) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Directed by
- Karen Thorsen
- Starring
- Maya Angelou, Ishmael Reed, Amiri Baraka, James Baldwin, David Baldwin, William Styron
A towering 20th‑century American author and civil‑rights activist, Baldwin spent two pivotal decades as a prophetic voice urging both black and white Americans to face their common racial tragedy, shaping literature and public conscience with his powerful essays and novels. His work continues to inspire dialogue on race, identity, and justice across generations.
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