The Copper Children

Name: The Copper Children
Director: Shariffa Ali
Released: 2020-07-02
Duration: 1 h 29 min
Rating: 0
Cast: Carolyn Zeller, Christopher Salazar, Gabriela Fernandez-Coffey, Kate Hurster, Rex Young

Directed by Shariffa Ali

20201h 29m

Overview

Based on the true history of “orphan trains” that transported immigrant children (mostly Irish) to homes in the West, this world-premiere play explores the events that led to the sensational (and now-forgotten) “Trial of the Century” custody case that stirred the nation into a frenzied debate about children, law, race, class and religion. Directed by Shariffa Ali, The Copper Children takes a sharp look at the collision of good intentions and despicable behavior, blending humor, tragedy, joy and unsentimental social commentary.