Disavowal, inspired by the life of abolitionist and (in)famous “race traitor” John Brown, is a critical examination of white supremacy, racism, alienation and control. The piece probes the relationship between militancy and conviction, asking a question sharply resonant now: What will we give up or push away in order to get closer to/fight for something else? Disavowal is having its New York City premiere at Danspace Project.