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One Night in Miami

Kemp Powers
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One Night in Miami

Nonfiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2017

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Kemp Powers

One Night in Miami

Nonfiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

80

Format

Play • Nonfiction

Setting

Miami, Florida • 1960s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

One Night in Miami by Kemp Powers is a play that imagines a fictional account of a gathering in 1964 between four prominent individuals: Cassius Clay, Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, and Jim Brown. The narrative explores themes of racial identity, responsibility, and influence within the civil rights movement during a pivotal moment in American history.

Contemplative

Emotional

Inspirational

Hopeful

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.4

154 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kemp Powers' One Night in Miami is widely praised for its engaging dialogue and historical insight, dramatizing a fictional meeting of influential figures. Critics commend the nuanced exploration of racial identity and power dynamics. Some note its limited setting can feel stage-bound, but overall, it's a compelling, thought-provoking narrative that resonates with contemporary audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read One Night in Miami?

A reader who enjoys One Night in Miami by Kemp Powers would appreciate historical fiction and character-driven narratives. They might also enjoy works like Fences by August Wilson or The Autobiography of Malcolm X, as they explore themes of race, identity, and cultural history.

4.4

154 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

80

Format

Play • Nonfiction

Setting

Miami, Florida • 1960s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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