MaMa's Pushcart
Synopsis
With virtually no financial resources, Ellen Stewart created the La Mama theater in New York in 1961, where writers and actors such as Sam Shepard, Elizabeth Swados, and Harvey Fierstein found both encouragement and a home for their work. Includes footage from the early days, interviews and brief excerpts from some of the theater works. Stewart also talks about her experiences as a "colored" working at Saks Fifth Avenue between 1950 and 1957
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Demetria Royals, Louise Diamond
- Original Title
- MaMa's Pushcart
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Demetria Royals, Louise Diamond
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Demetria Royals
Director
Louise Diamond
Director
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What is MaMa's Pushcart about?
With virtually no financial resources, Ellen Stewart created the La Mama theater in New York in 1961, where writers and actors such as Sam Shepard, Elizabeth Swados, and Harvey Fierstein found both encouragement and a home for their work. Includes footage from the early days, interviews and brief excerpts from some of the theater works. Stewart also talks about her experiences as a "colored" working at Saks Fifth Avenue between 1950 and 1957
Who directed MaMa's Pushcart?
MaMa's Pushcart was directed by Demetria Royals, Louise Diamond.
Who stars in MaMa's Pushcart?
The principal cast of MaMa's Pushcart includes Sam Shepard, Elizabeth Swados, Ellen Stewart, Harvey Fierstein.
When was MaMa's Pushcart released and how long is it?
MaMa's Pushcart was released in 1988 with a total runtime of Unknown.