Nothing But the Truth - by John Kani & Zakes Mda (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

An award-winning play about the relationship between brothers.

Nothing but the Truth is the story of two brothers, of sibling rivalry, of exile, of memory and reconciliation, and the ambiguities of freedom. The play was John Kani's debut as sole playwright and was first performed in the Market Theatre in Johannesburg. It won the 2003 Fleur du Cap Award for best actor and best new South African play. In the same year Kani was also awarded a special Obie award for his extraordinary contribution to theatre in the USA.

Review Quotes

"A delightful and insightful book [that] entertains as it instructs."-- "ABA Journal"

"Lubet has managed to spin an engaging tale that includes a Pope, gunslingers, and lawyers. Most of the time, the lawyers are actually the good guys. This book will serve those who already practice the law, plan to do so, watch Court TV, or like a story well told."--Christopher Harper, Roy H. Park Distinguished Chair, School of Communications, Ithaca College

"Lubet's ability to downplay advocacy techniques while emphasizing the rich context of facts, story, and personalities is superb."-- "Choice"

"Steven Lubetlawyer, teacher, and raconteurhas written a great book. He makes us think about how we can use trials to advance justicethe most important of human pursuits."--Michael E. Tigar, Professor of Law and Edwin A. Mooers, Sr. Scholar in Law, American University, Washington College of Law

"This excellent set of essays, both scholarly and imaginative, offers a rare bridge between the parallel universes of legal scholarship and courtroom practice. There is no better guide to the enterprise of storytelling in the law than Steve Lubet."--Marianne Wesson, Professor of Law, University of Chicago

About the Author

John Kani is an actor, managing trustee of the Market Theatre, Johannesburg and chairman of the National Arts Council of South Africa.