This Week at Lincoln Center: Disgraced by Ayad Akhtar

Name: This Week at Lincoln Center: Disgraced by Ayad Akhtar
Uploaded: 2012-12-06T00:45:48Z
Duration: P75S
Description: The final weeks of Ayad Akhtar’s new play “Disgraced,” which follows the story of a Pakistani-American lawyer distancing himself from his roots and his wife, a white artist influenced by Islamic paintings. When the couple hosts a party, what begins as a friendly conversation escalates into something damaging. “Disgraced” has been extended through December 23 at the Claire Tow Theater.

Clip: Season 2012 Episode 470 | 1m 15s

The final weeks of Ayad Akhtar’s new play “Disgraced,” which follows the story of a Pakistani-American lawyer distancing himself from his roots and his wife, a white artist influenced by Islamic paintings. When the couple hosts a party, what begins as a friendly conversation escalates into something damaging. “Disgraced” has been extended through December 23 at the Claire Tow Theater.

Aired: 12/06/12

Rating: NR

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This Week at Lincoln Center: Disgraced by Ayad Akhtar

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