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Ruben Santiago-Hudson shares the essential ingredients for any August Wilson play.

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Ruben Santiago-Hudson describe August Wilson's work for the African American community

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Ruben Santiago-Hudson shares why Wilson's work is so timeless and universal.

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"White folks don’t understand about the blues," says Ma Rainey in August Wilson's play.

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August Wilson describes his love of language and the racism he experienced at school.

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The actor learned how to play harmonica for his Tony Award-winning role in Seven Guitars.

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August Wilson moved to Seattle in 1990 and lived there for the rest of his life.

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Rashad performs a scene from August Wilson's play "Gem of the Ocean," as Aunt Ester.

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Director Sam Pollard moderates a panel at Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.

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When Crosby's film career was at a crossroads, he found the perfect partner in Bob Hope.

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America's most famous crooners have a swell time singing a number from Guys and Dolls.

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Director Robert Trachtenberg speaks about his new Bing Crosby documentary.