Burning Vision - Marie Clements

ISBN: 9780889224728

Burning Vision by Marie Clements is a powerful and thought-provoking play that explores the interconnectedness of diverse histories, cultures, and places through the lens of the atomic age. The play traces the journey of uranium from its mining by members of a First Nations tribe in the Northwest Territories to its eventual use in the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Clements uses this narrative to unmask the deceptions and self-serving rationalizations that surround the exploitation of natural resources and the devastating consequences of nuclear weapons. The play is structured in four movements, each representing a different location and element, and employs a non-linear storytelling technique to highlight the shared responsibility and global impact of these events. Through vivid theatrical elements and a blend of historical and fictional characters, Burning Vision offers a profound critique of the destructive forces that shape our world.

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