The Film
Treemonisha
An Opera in Three Acts
The Story
A 1982 production of Scott Joplin's American Opera TREEMONISHA preformed at the Houston Grand Opera. The plot centers on 18-year-old Treemonisha, daughter of two ex-slaves who is taught to read, and then leads her community against the influence of conjurers who prey on ignorance and superstition.
Runtime
86 min
Released Jan 1982
Directed by
Sid Smith
Written byScott Joplin
Gallery
The Stills.
