Joe Turner’s Come and Gone (August Wilson)

"Joe Turner's Come and Gone" by August Wilson is a powerful play set in 1911 in Pittsburgh, exploring the lives of African Americans facing the challenges of reuniting with their roots and seeking identity after slavery and migration. The story centers around the characters at a boarding house run by Maker, a spiritual man, who helps them confront their pasts and dreams. The play examines themes of connection, freedom, and personal history, highlighting how individual struggles and community bonds shape a person's sense of self and direction in life.