By Anna Deavere Smith. A form of documentary theater that shines a light on injustices by portraying the real-life people who have experienced them. Features a host of figures who have lived and fought the system that pushes students of color out of the classroom and into prisons. Using people’s own words, culled from interviews and speeches, depicts Rev. Jamal Harrison Bryant, who eulogized Freddie Gray; Niya Kenny, a high school student who confronted a violent police deputy; activist Bree Newsome, who took the Confederate flag down from the South Carolina State House grounds; and many others. Also adapted as a film by the same name. Learn more.