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James Earl Jones on Sidney Poitier and acting
James Earl Jones talks Sidney Poitier's impact on himself and other young Black actors.
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Lady Bunny on the echoes of Mae West in drag culture
Drag performer and artist Lady Bunny talks about Mae West's influence.
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Treat Williams on the acting process with Sidney Lumet
Actor Treat Williams describes working with director Sidney Lumet on “Prince of the City.”
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Keeping Video Art Alive With C.T. Lui
Engineer Chi-Tien Lui has restored most of Nam June Paik's video art over the years.
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James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
Explores the life, works and beliefs of the late writer and civil rights activist.