Tony Award-winning actor Laurence Fishburne recently wrapped up a three-week debut run of his one-man show titled “Like They Do in the Movies.” The show features an emotionally intense segment presenting the experiences of Fishburne’s close friend, Duane Morris partner Joe West, during Hurricane Katrina.
Fishburne used his intense, heartfelt performance to depict the fraught situation at a New Orleans hospital amidst the hurricane. Joe West, who is a longstanding partner at the global law firm Duane Morris, found himself caught up in the chaos of Hurricane Katrina and endured a harrowing ordeal representative of the broader crisis faced by the city.
Worth giving attention to is the potency of Fishburne’s storytelling, illustrating the impact of the hurricane on individuals like West. Fishburne’s powerful portrayal reflects the catastrophic events that unfolded in New Orleans during Katrina and the personal challenges endured by those involved.
For additional details on Fishburne’s play and his portrayal of West’s experiences during Hurricane Katrina, you can read the full Law360 article.