American Justice
From: Thursday, 10th January 2013
To: Saturday, 9 February 2013
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Synopsis
Richard Vergette's searing political thriller about guilt and redemption in America's deep south. Set during the eight years of an Obama administration, when idealism and forgiveness may not be all they seem. Showing at the Arts Theatre, American Justice has won plaudits from critics and audiences alike throughout the UK. As Barack Obama sweeps to power, John Daniels is elected to Congress. The fulfilment of this political ambition is marred by personal tragedy when his only daughter is murdered in a random shooting by a feral, illiterate thug, Lee Fenton, played by Ryan Gage. Fenton is sentenced to death when Daniels, in an apparent act of altruism and forgiveness, appeals for clemency on the condition that he is allowed to educate the boy himself. What follows is a visceral exposition of criminal retribution, restorative justice and moral relativism.
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Our Review:
16 January 2013
Set in America’s Deep South and betraying many elements of writer Richard Vergette’s work history within the education system, American Justice takes a sharp look at the state of the American penal system and the potential that education has to improve the lives of some of the men imprisoned – wrongly or rightly – for sentences that stretch beyond reason. Where does a 101-year sentence leave you, after all, and why shouldn’t the incarcerated be given the opportunity to try and redeem, develop and improve themselves?
In the lead role of convicted murderer Lee Fenton, Ryan Gage excels, displaying a wonderful mix of malevolence and earnestness as he portrays Fenton's burgeoning frustration at his own illiteracy and inability to see properly. Gage's expressive acting shows us subtle changes in character as Fenton’s life begins to change thanks to education, before he is returned to steeliness and - this time contained - fury as ...
Creative
Richard Vergette (Author)
The Playground Studio (Producer)
Echo PRESENTS (in association with Louise Chantal) (Producer)
Lisa Forrell (Director)
Signe Beckmann (Design)
Colin Grenfell (Lighting)
Tom Lishman (Sound)
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