The intersection of sports and society is no secret. But what's imaginable when sport stories rooted in social, cultural, and political history are told in virtual reality? Featured guest in this episode is acclaimed playwright and poet Idris Goodwin, writer of Ali Summit. Produced in collaboration with CRUX and the Actors Theatre of Louisville, Ali Summit takes us inside 1967, where world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali met with a group of the top black athletes in the country, who questioned him about his conscientious objection to serving in the Vietnam War. In this new emergent play with deep local roots, a defining moment in the story of a Louisville icon is explored, catalyzing a dynamic community-building initiative. Listen to this upbeat conversation to hear about how Idris turned his passions for hip hop and sports into an inspirational muse for a career in storytelling, and his experiences working in VR for the first time. 

Ali Summit will be available for streaming beginning May 28, 2021 as part of Actors Theatre of Louisville's Humana Festival. 

GUEST LINKS AND INFO:

• Idris Goodwin Website 
• Info on Ali Summit
• Actors Theatre of Louisville 
• ATL's 2021 Humana Festival of New American Plays 

CRUX COOPERATIVE INFO:

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• CRUX on TW
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