Gaines, Caseen

Theater buffs and students of Black history will be pleased by this cogent defense of Shuffle Along.

Coinciding with the movie's 30th anniversary, this comprehensive account is a must-read for Future fans, media studies students, aspiring filmmakers, and time-travel buffs.

Gaines reached out to interview over 200 people connected with the show, including Reubens, who declined to participate because of a planned memoir. That will be the story we need to hear. Until then, all Pee-wee fans will enjoy this informative and fun text.