opera,disability,black singer,sex worker,glyndebourne,black love,disabled protagonist,disabled male lead

Porgy and Bess (1993)

Poster for Porgy and Bess

The story of a disabled beggar in Charleston,S.C. who falls in love with a prostitute, this is the first filmed version of Gershwin's opera which uses Gershwin's own orchestrations and practically all of the music, with only one major cut.

Cast & Crew

Director
Trevor Nunn
  • Profile picture of Willard White
    Porgy Willard White
  • Profile picture of Cynthia Haymon
    Bess Cynthia Haymon
  • Profile picture of Cynthia Clarey
    Serena Cynthia Clarey
  • Profile picture of Marietta Simpson
    Maria Marietta Simpson
  • Profile picture of Damon Evans
    Sportin' Life Damon Evans
  • Profile picture of Barrington Coleman
    Mingo Barrington Coleman
  • Profile picture of Alan Tilvern
    Detective Alan Tilvern
  • Profile picture of Ted Maynard
    Mr. Archdale Ted Maynard

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Keywords

  • opera
  • disability
  • black singer
  • sex worker
  • glyndebourne
  • black love
  • disabled protagonist
  • disabled male lead