Manchester
Shooters
Harlem, New York, 1948. The war is over, but another one is brewing
‘These are memories frozen in time, for all eternity.’
African American photojournalist, Gordon Parks is on the precipice of international renown as he attempts to document the lives of a gang of teenage boys for LIFE Magazine. But can he earn their trust?
From debut writer and 2025 Bruntwood Prize winner, Tolu Okanlawon’s propulsive new play is an epic exploration of authenticity, masculinity and representation as it examines a true event in mid-century New York.
The play explores a titan of twentieth century photography whose influence can still be felt today, cementing the legacy of an icon.
SHOOTERS asks the question; who has the right to tell someone else’s story?
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