Soon after African-American businessman Sterling North becomes the new director of the Morris Foundation, he discovers that this world-famous art collection includes several significant African sculptures tucked away in storage. His proposal to add them to the public galleries is opposed by the foundation's long-time education director, who is loyal to the idiosyncratic wishes of the late Dr. Morris. Spurred on by a zealous local journalist, this clash quickly escalates to public accusations of racism and a bitter struggle for control of the collection. Permanent Collection is a searing examination of racial politics that ultimately asks how much space -- literally and figuratively -- the white world gives to African-Americans. What is the cost of failing to view the world through another's eyes?
(This is the second part of a trilogy. See also Bee-luther-hatchee and A House With No Walls.)
- Drama
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- 115 - 125 minutes
- 3 W, 3 M,
Content Notes: Adult language
Set: Unit set of a public art gallery. Other locales (an office, an apartment, a house, a coffee shop) suggested minimally.
- Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-056-3