Steel Hammer
John Henry’s contest with a steam-powered hammer becomes an inquiry into the cost of labor and the making of folklore. The play connects his legend with the exploitation of prisoners.
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John Henry’s contest with a steam-powered hammer becomes an inquiry into the cost of labor and the making of folklore. The play connects his legend with the exploitation of prisoners.
A panel discussion in a museum of Greek antiquities investigates the enigmatic identity of novelist and experimental filmmaker Archer Aymes. Conflicting accounts from people who claim to have known him turn the debate into an exploration of art, race, memory and power.
John Henry’s contest with a steam-powered hammer becomes an inquiry into the cost of labor and the making of folklore. The play connects his legend with the exploitation of prisoners.
A panel discussion in a museum of Greek antiquities investigates the enigmatic identity of novelist and experimental filmmaker Archer Aymes. Conflicting accounts from people who claim to have known him turn the debate into an exploration of art, race, memory and power.