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Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady on Mentorship
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Filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady talk about their work as directors and mentors.
Wally Lamb on To Kill a Mockingbird
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The acclaimed author discusses To Kill a Mockingbird as an agent of radical change
James McBride on To Kill a Mockingbird
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McBride reflects on Harper Lee's subtle activism and the role of writers in civil rights
Mark Childress on To Kill a Mockingbird
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Childress explains how the character Scout had a radical viewpoint in the segregated south
Harper Lee Live Q&A: Joy Brown and Mary McDonagh Murphy
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Questions about Harper Lee, her history and her new novel are answered in a live Q&A.
Harper Lee: From Mockingbird to Watchman
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In an American Masters exclusive, Murphy reports on meeting with Lee on June 30, 2015.
See Behind the Scenes of Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise
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Bob Hercules and Rita Coburn-Whack share the inspiration and process behind their film.
Maya Angelou & James Baldwin
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“Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise” Film Excerpt: Maya Angelou & James Baldwin
Richard Russo on To Kill a Mockingbird
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The Pulitzer Prize winning author discusses the impact of Harper Lee's characters
Philip Roth: Invention
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Philip Roth: Invention
Tyrus Wong's atmospheric work gave "Bambi" its unique style
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Tyrus Wong's lighting and creative use of color gave "Bambi" its impressionistic style.
Tyrus Wong at the advent of Chinese Modern home decor
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Tyrus Wong's skillful, inspired painting made its way across America through home decor.
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