When Suzanne arrives at Ohio State University in 1949 as one of a handful of Black freshmen, she discovers the "safe haven" of academia offers little sanctuary. Decades later, the accomplished writer returns to her alma mater to speak about her work—and unravels the heartbreaking truth and chilling mystery of her life lived in the shadows.

Cast

Jacqueline Williams

Present Suzanne

Dee Dee Batteast

Aunt Louise / Mrs. Tyler / Miss Dawson

Ernest Bentley

David / Val

Destini Huston

Iris Ann

Shane Kenyon

Robert Hampshire

Eunice Woods

Young Suzanne