Half Slave Half Free

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Set against the backdrop of 1870 New York, the story follows two homeless men: a disabled Irish Civil War veteran grappling with self-worth and a confident former slave striving to succeed as a chef. Their lives intertwine, revealing deeper themes of freedom and identity as they navigate their struggles. The narrative cleverly juxtaposes historical and contemporary issues such as homelessness, wealth disparity, corporate greed, and racial prejudice, often employing humor and absurdity to highlight these ongoing societal challenges.