‘There’s always a fresh fury’: Tracey Scott Wilson on Black America and her play about a fraudulent journalist
Playwright Tracey Scott Wilson discusses the revival of her play 'The Story,' which explores the ethics of journalism and the 1981 Janet Cooke scandal. The play examines how media agendas and the pursuit of truth have evolved over the last two decades.
Why it matters
It highlights the enduring relevance of media integrity and the challenges of distinguishing fact from fiction in an era of polarized news.
‘I could’ve been a star’ … Tracey Scott Wilson photographed at the National Theatre in London. ‘I could’ve been a star’ … Tracey Scott Wilson photographed at the National Theatre in London. Guardian journalism is independent. We earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more .
As The Story – inspired by a scandal that ended a young Black reporter’s career – makes its London debut, its author explains why, two decades on, it’s more relevant than ever
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