PN 52: Playwright Dominique Morisseau on “Detroit '67," “Pipeline," “Shameless" & more

What this episode covers

While Detroit is in the headlines for the 50th anniversary of its darkest days, we focus on one of its brightest new storytellers, playwright Dominique Morisseau. Pure Nonfiction host (and Detroit native) Thom Powers talks to Morisseau about her breakthrough play “Detroit ’67,” her new work “Pipeline” at Lincoln Center, writing for Showtime’s “Shameless” and her upcoming musical about The Temptations called “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” coming to Berkeley Repertory Theater. Next episode, we return to our normal concentration on documentary film.

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.