Treemonisha

Treemonisha

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1982

Runtime

1h 26m

Genres

Music

Original Title

Treemonisha

Production Companies

Houston Grand Opera

Director

Sid Smith

Description

A 1982 production of Scott Joplin's American Opera TREEMONISHA preformed at the Houston Grand Opera. The plot centers on 18-year-old Treemonisha, daughter of two ex-slaves who is taught to read, and then leads her community against the influence of conjurers who prey on ignorance and superstition.