A Jew in Ramallah and Other Essays

This wide-ranging collection of essays explores various milestones and landmarks of American music, theatre, dance--and life in general. From Elvis Presley to Kabuki, from dance to destruction, Blank dissects how culture, society and politics have intersected--sometimes for the better, often not. The title essay, written after the events of October 7, 2023, looks back on a three-month residency in Ramallah in 2013 and how this insight and experience has shaped Blank's understanding of both art and conflict. Blank's long career as a working artist in multiple sectors lends this collection a unique authority and searing insight that is both refreshing and much needed. In addition, in an exclusive interview with her partner Ishmael Reed, Blank explains how a curious young Jewish woman from Pittsburgh developed into a committed and eloquent public intellectual.

Author: Carla Blank
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Baraka Books
Published: 11/01/2024
Series: Baraka Nonfiction
Pages: 220
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 8.43h x 5.60w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781771863568