The Ecstasy of Rita Joe

Type

Book

Authors

George Ryga

ISBN 10

088922000X

ISBN 13

9780889220003

Tags

Canadian, Cultural Heritage, Native American, Native American Studies, Death

Description

Rita Joe is a Native girl who leaves the reservation for the city, only to die on skid row as a victim of white men’s violence and paternalistic attitudes towards First Nations peoples. As perhaps the best-known contemporary Canadian play and a poetic drama of enormous theatrical power, The Ecstasy of Rita Joe had a major influence in awakening consciousness to the Indian problem” both in whites and Natives themselves.Cast of five women and 15 men. With a preface by Chief Dan George.The Ecstasy of Rita Joe premiered November 23, 1967 at the Vancouver Playhouse. - from Amzon

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