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Discussing the play "M. Butterfly," with playwright David Hwang

BROADCAST: Feb. 20, 1991 | DURATION: 00:49:14

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Broadcast Date
Feb. 20, 1991

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
49 minutes, 14 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theater

People

Musicians Government Authors, Writers

Tags

Hwang, David Henry, 1957---Interviews Hwang, David Henry, 1957-. M. Butterfly. Diplomats--Drama.--France Singers--Drama.--China Espionage, Chinese--Drama. Sex in espionage--Drama. Dramatists, American--20th century--Interviews Asian Americans WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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