J. E. Franklin
J. E. Franklin | |
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| Born | Jennie Elizabeth Franklin August 10, 1937 Houston, Texas, US |
| Occupation | Playwright |
| Education | University of Texas at Austin |
| Notable works | Black Girl |
| Notable awards | Drama Desk Award (1971–72) for Black Girl |
J. E. Franklin (born August 10, 1937), who publishes under the name J. e. Franklin, is an American playwright, best known for her play Black Girl, which was broadcast on public television in 1969, staged Off-Broadway in 1971, and made into a feature film, Black Girl (1972 film). She has written and adapted plays for television, theater, and film.