American Masters

August Wilson's Timeless Work

Clip: 01/20/2017 | 35s  | Video has closed captioning.

Tony-award winner Ruben Santiago-Hudson, now directing the Broadway premiere of August Wilson's "Jitney," shares why Wilson's work is so timeless and universal.

Aired: 01/20/17

Rating: NR

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