History should always sound this alive

“WAKE” is based on Rebecca Hall's pioneering research into women-led slave revolts. “The story becomes personal when Hall, portrayed with verve by DeWanda Wise, insists that slavery should be taught as an integral part of American history. Subsequently, she is dismissed from teaching at prestigious law schools and universities until, finally, a high school class, played by the spirited ensemble cast, insists that the truth about Black women, unsung and unnamed, must come out. History should always sound this alive.” We were honored to be part of this project.