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Brian Copeland’s solo show, Not a Genuine Black Man, reveals a little-known chapter of Bay Area history. In 1971, San Leandro was named one of the most racist suburbs in America. Congressional hearings were held. The next year, the then-8-year-old Copeland and his African American family moved to San Leandro. In a monologue both funny and poignant, Copeland shares his story of identity and diversity in an evening of laughter, tears and sociology, exploring how surroundings make us who we are.
Genuine is the longest running solo show in San Francisco theatrical history and has enjoyed successful runs in Los Angeles and Off Broadway. A best-selling memoir based on the show is available. A feature film and a television series are in development.
“The rarest combination of powerful emotion, great humor and social insight—a truly great one-man show.”—Rob Reiner
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