The 51st StateEleven D.C. residents who were inspired to become activists as a result of this summer’s protests for racial justice and criminal reform are at the core of a new 60-minute docudrama from Arena Stage.
As its title suggests, The 51st State weaves in the long-simmering quest for D.C. statehood and sovereignty.The film marks the third produced by the prominent local theater organization in the pandemic, a time when stage artists aren’t able to work and pursue their craft as usual.
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