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August Wilson and African American Culture
Ruben Santiago-Hudson describe August Wilson's work for the African American community
August Wilson and African American Culture
Ruben Santiago-Hudson shares why Wilson's work is so timeless and universal.
August Wilson's Timeless Work
The Essential Ingredients for an August Wilson Play
Ruben Santiago-Hudson shares the essential ingredients for any August Wilson play.
The Essential Ingredients for an August Wilson Play
Actor James Earl Jones on August Wilson's Plays
James Earl Jones won a Tony Award in 1987 for his role in August Wilson's "Fences."
Actor James Earl Jones on August Wilson's Plays
August Wilson moved to Seattle in 1990 and lived there for the rest of his life.
August Wilson in Seattle
August Wilson on the Dialogue in His Plays
August Wilson describes how dialogue comes to him and guides his character development.
August Wilson on the Dialogue in His Plays
August Wilson describes his love of language and the racism he experienced at school.
August Wilson's Youth
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
The first documentary about the Tony- and Pulitzer-winning playwright August Wilson.
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand, Panel Discussion
Director Sam Pollard moderates a panel at Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand, Panel Discussion
Costume Designs for August Wilson Plays
Constanza Romero shares how she designed costumes for August Wilson's plays.
Costume Designs for August Wilson Plays
Filmmaker Sam Pollard on His August Wilson Documentary
Director Sam Pollard talks about Wilson's relevance, interviewing actors and more.
Filmmaker Sam Pollard on His August Wilson Documentary
Monologue from "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" by August Wilson
"White folks don’t understand about the blues," says Ma Rainey in August Wilson's play.
Monologue from "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" by August Wilson
Phylicia Rashad Performs "Gem of the Ocean" Aunt Ester Scene
Rashad performs a scene from August Wilson's play "Gem of the Ocean," as Aunt Ester.
Phylicia Rashad Performs "Gem of the Ocean" Aunt Ester Scene
Ruben Santiago-Hudson's Skills for "Seven Guitars" Role
The actor learned how to play harmonica for his Tony Award-winning role in Seven Guitars.
Ruben Santiago-Hudson's Skills for "Seven Guitars" Role
Scene from "Fences," a Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play
August Wilson's "Fences" won a Pulitzer Prize and four Tony Awards in 1987.
Scene from "Fences," a Pulitzer Prize-Winning Play
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