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Filmmaker Peter Rosen on Key Assets of Jascha Heifetz Film
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Rosen describes key assets that allowed him to make the film and tell a new story.
Jascha Heifetz Tests Itzhak Perlman's Skills
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Itzhak Perlman recalls his first encounter with Jascha Heifetz as a teenage student.
Jascha Heifetz Concerts for 1923 Japan Earthquake Victims
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In 1923, Heifetz gave concerts for Japanese quake victims, and to raise money for them.
Jascha Heifetz: Estrellita Encore Song
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Jascha Heifetz arranged a popular Mexican song to include in his Mexico City concert.
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.
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.
Actor James Earl Jones on August Wilson's Plays
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James Earl Jones won a Tony Award in 1987 for his role in August Wilson's "Fences."
Filmmaker Sam Pollard on His August Wilson Documentary
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Director Sam Pollard talks about Wilson's relevance, interviewing actors and more.
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 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
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