The Dark Strip

Exploring the pivotal moment of a fateful Saturday in July 1954, the narrative centers on Temperance Green Smith as she reflects on the potential outcomes had she and her best friend, Rhonda Edwards, attended a movie together. As the sole descendant of North Carolina textile workers and a product of social upheaval, Temperance grapples with her identity and the impact of her heritage, suggesting that their decision could have significantly altered the course of their lives.