Tony Kushner
Tony Kushner is an American playwright and screenwriter known for his play 'Angels in America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes,' which earned him the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. His work often addresses political and social themes, particularly those concerning the LGBTQ community and the AIDS crisis. Kushner has also co-authored screenplays for films such as 'Munich' and 'Lincoln.'
Books
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1. Angels In America
The play is a profound and complex exploration of the AIDS crisis in the 1980s, intertwining the lives of several characters grappling with their sexuality, religion, and politics. Set against the backdrop of a conservative Reagan-era America, it delves into themes of abandonment, race, and the supernatural, as characters confront personal and societal challenges. The narrative weaves together the stories of a gay man diagnosed with AIDS, his closeted and conflicted lover, a Mormon couple facing their own crises, and a notorious real-life lawyer, Roy Cohn, also battling AIDS. Ethereal beings, including a heralding angel, intersect with the characters' lives, adding a fantastical dimension to the play's commentary on human suffering, redemption, and the quest for justice and love.
The 1879th Greatest Book of All Time
