"Purlie Victorious" is a play written by Ossie Davis that premiered in 1961. Set in the rural South during the 1960s, it follows the story of Purlie Victorious Judson, a charismatic preacher who returns to his hometown to reclaim a church and fight against racial injustice. The play explores themes of hope, resilience, and the struggle for civil rights. The narrative centers around Purlie's efforts to outsmart the oppressive Jim Crow laws and the local white landowner, Gitlow Judson, who embodies systemic racism. Through humor and drama, the play highlights the importance of community and the fight for equality in a segregated society.