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
Cast & Crew
The Ensemble
Directed by
Sid Smith
Written byScott Joplin
Gallery
The Stills.
