Gilbert Moses discusses "Waiting for Godot" and the Free Southern Theatre with Studs Terkel ; part 1

BROADCAST: Aug. 10, 1966 | DURATION: 00:34:02

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Synopsis

Studs interviews Gilbert Moses about the Free Southern Theatre that performed throughout Mississippi depicting the lives of Southern blacks. Moses describes the audiences and their reactions to the plays and their own participation in acting out their lives.

Details

Broadcast Date
Aug. 10, 1966

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 62 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
34 minutes, 2 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theater Civil Rights Race Relations African American History & Culture

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Gilbert Moses discusses "Waiting for Godot" and the Free Southern Theatre with Studs Terkel ; part 1

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