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Veteran actor and TONY-nominated playwright Sharon Washington commits to writing a play about her fairytale childhood living inside a New York public library, but there’s an unforeseen cost – waking the family dragon she thought she’d silenced decades ago.

…a deeply moving story…a gorgeous film.
— Barbara Kopple, Two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker
...an extraordinary film...an honest and unflinching story of an artist turning the complexity of her past into theater.
— Tracey Scott Wilson, Emmy-nominated screen and television writer and playwright
Mesmerizing.
— Candace Allen, novelist and screenwriter
I was captivated by the rich tapestry of emotions and the remarkable blend of vulnerability and strength…the keen attention to details and masterful storytelling left an indelible impression on me, indeed everyone in the theater.
— Tricia Keaton, Professor of African and African-American Studies, Dartmouth College

INFORMATION AND EVENTS…

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    Host Your Own Screening

    Talk to us about bringing our film to your school, university, or organization. Fill out the information request form, or contact us!

  • Sharon and Chuck at the 2023 TONY Awards

    Sharon Washington: TONY Nominated Playwright!

    Read the EBONY article on Sharon’s NEW YORK, NEW YORK Journey

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    Colman Domingo Now Executive Producer

    Edith Productions Signs With BluePrint on WMSDW

  • Photo of Chuck Schultz and Sharon Washington.

    Winner! Best Documentary Feature Premiere!

    Heartland International Film Festival Awards WMSDW

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    Chuck and Judah Featured in IDA Article

    A candid discussion about their journey to make WMSDW.

  • Firehouse screening gallery promo image

    DCTV's Firehouse Cinema Screenings Photo Gallery

    Take a peek at the When My Sleeping Dragon Woke NYC premiere photos from Wednesday, October 18 & Thursday, October 19 at the Firehouse Cinema.