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The Essential Ingredients for an August Wilson Play
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Ruben Santiago-Hudson shares the essential ingredients for any August Wilson play.
August Wilson and African American Culture
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Ruben Santiago-Hudson describe August Wilson's work for the African American community
August Wilson's Timeless Work
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Ruben Santiago-Hudson shares why Wilson's work is so timeless and universal.
Monologue from "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" by August Wilson
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"White folks don’t understand about the blues," says Ma Rainey in August Wilson's play.
August Wilson's Youth
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August Wilson describes his love of language and the racism he experienced at school.
Ruben Santiago-Hudson's Skills for "Seven Guitars" Role
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The actor learned how to play harmonica for his Tony Award-winning role in Seven Guitars.
August Wilson in Seattle
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August Wilson moved to Seattle in 1990 and lived there for the rest of his life.
Phylicia Rashad Performs "Gem of the Ocean" Aunt Ester Scene
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Rashad performs a scene from August Wilson's play "Gem of the Ocean," as Aunt Ester.
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand, Panel Discussion
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Director Sam Pollard moderates a panel at Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
The Road Films: Bing Crosby and Bob Hope
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When Crosby's film career was at a crossroads, he found the perfect partner in Bob Hope.
Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Dean Martin Sing Together
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America's most famous crooners have a swell time singing a number from Guys and Dolls.
Filmmaker Interview: Bing Crosby Rediscovered
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Director Robert Trachtenberg speaks about his new Bing Crosby documentary.
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