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Playwright August Wilson, actor James Earl Jones, and director Lloyd Richards discuss their play "Fences"

BROADCAST: Feb. 7, 1986 | DURATION: 00:42:00

Synopsis

The Goodman Theatre cast of the play “Fences” discuss some of the major themes from the play, including the African-American experience and race relations, particularly in Major League Baseball.

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 7, 1986

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

Duration
42 minutes

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theater Race Relations

People

Authors, Writers Producers and Directors Actors

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Wilson, August--Interviews Wilson, August. Jones, James Earl--Interviews Richards, Lloyd--Interviews Goodman Theatre (Chicago, Ill.) African Americans--History--20th century--Drama. Historical drama. African American dramatists--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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