Jesus Hopped the A Train
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African Heritage Cultural Arts Center presents Jesus Hopped the A Train on select dates from October 3-20.
Experience a theatrical journey into the heart of Rikers Island Prison. Stephen Adly Guirgis' acclaimed drama, Jesus Hopped the A Train, explores the lives of inmates awaiting trial, their struggles with faith, morality and the relentless pursuit of justice.
At the center of this gripping story is Angel Cruz, a young Puerto Rican man wrongfully accused of murder. His life hangs in the balance as he navigates the harsh realities of incarceration, entangled in a web of crime, faith and redemption. Join Angel, along with the enigmatic serial killer Lucius Jenkins and the sadistic prison guard Valdez, for a compelling exploration of the human spirit.