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Talking about Ethel Waters, with Jackie Taylor

BROADCAST: Apr. 4, 1990 | DURATION: 00:42:45

Synopsis

The playwright, director, actress, and founder of the Black Ensemble Theater talks with Studs about her portrayal of singer and actress Ethel Waters in Sweet Mama Stringbean.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

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Broadcast Date
Apr. 4, 1990

Duration
42 minutes, 45 seconds

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