The Problem of the Hero
2023, English. Directed by Shaun Dozier.
"Not every friendship can survive the artistic process."
In 1940, author Richard Wright turns to Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paul Green to help adapt his best-selling book, Native Son, into a Broadway play. Days from opening night, they differ over a single page of the script.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Shaun DozierDirector
- J. Mardrice HendersonRichard Wright
- David zum BrunnenPaul Green
- Derrick IveyRay Collins
- Brandon HaynesCanada Lee/Bigger Thomas
- J. Antoine HendrickYoung Richard Wright
- Dena KonkelJanet Green
- Josephine HallNell Harrison
- Charlie CannonOrson Welles
- Lex WilsonWalter Ash
- Alexa YeamesJean Rosenthal
- Annie McElroyAnne Burr
- Calliope GeorgeEllen Wright
Details
- Released
- 17 February 2023
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ian L. Finley, James A. Hodge
- Budget
- $200K
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What The Problem of the Hero is based on
The Problem of the Hero is based on a true story.
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The Problem of the Hero runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is The Problem of the Hero on?
The Problem of the Hero isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Problem of the Hero?
If you liked The Problem of the Hero, try Farming, South Central, Sometimes in April.
Who directed The Problem of the Hero?
The Problem of the Hero (2023) was directed by Shaun Dozier and stars J. Mardrice Henderson, David zum Brunnen, Derrick Ivey.
What is The Problem of the Hero based on?
The Problem of the Hero is based on a true story.