With Eyes Wide Open

With Eyes Wide Open tells the story of Quentin Marshall, an African American man falsely accused of a heinous crime in 1950s South Carolina, and explores how systemic racism influences perceptions and decisions. Using overlapping monologues from various individuals involved in or affected by the case, the narrative offers multiple perspectives on the unfolding events. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the destructive power of racial bias within a system that often dehumanizes innocence.