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The story follows two apprentice imps— and Trinity —who are sent by Satan from Hell to a Saturday night house party in Harlem. Their mission is a "graduation assignment": they must successfully break up the party to prove their diabolical worth.
: The imps take human form and attempt to wreak havoc through rumors, jealousy, and "meanness". Don't Play Us Cheap
: The party is hosted by Miss Maybell ( Esther Rolle ) in honor of her niece Earnestine's 20th birthday. The story follows two apprentice imps— and Trinity
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The story of is a surreal, "fablelike fantasy" musical created by the pioneering filmmaker and playwright Melvin Van Peebles . Originally a French-language novel titled La fête à Harlem (1967), it was later adapted into a 1970 stage musical and a 1973 film . The Narrative Plot
: The imps' plans are thwarted by the "infectious generosity of spirit" and resilience of the party guests . In a romantic twist, Trinity begins to fall in love with Earnestine, leading to an internal struggle over whether to remain evil or embrace his burgeoning humanity.
