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OverviewNo Surrender! No Retreat! examines the careers of fifteen pioneer performers and their triumphs over herculean obstacles. It is a look back over the 20th century and documents personal histories of staggering achievement in spite of institutional racism, gender oppression, and classism. Twenty-four years in the making, No Surrender! No Retreat! is an indispensable work on African Americans in the performing arts, examining well-known performers, such as James Earl Jones, Morgan Freeman, and Pearl Bailey. Rare archival material and a number of personal interviews enrich this tome. Glenda E. Gill s work is a moving and sometimes tragic account of the lives and careers of some of America s most outstanding African American pioneers in theater. Full Product DetailsAuthor: NA NA , E Glenda Gill , Na NaPublisher: Palgrave USA Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan Edition: 2000 ed. Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.475kg ISBN: 9780312217570ISBN 10: 0312217579 Pages: 230 Publication Date: 07 July 2000 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationGlenda E. Gill is Associate Professor of Drama at Michigan Technological University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |