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A moving documentary musical that unfolds the life of civil rights icon Mary Ellen Pleasant. Susheel Bibbs' live, one-woman performance in word and song uses Pleasant's own words, landmark research, music of the times, an intermission interview, and archival visuals to reveal a woman of mystery and power. Featuring Jacqueline Hairston (piano), Pope Flyne (drums), and MET opera star Raehann Bryce-Davis (host).