Explore the life and legacy of playwright August Wilson (April 27, 1945 - October 2, 2005), the man some call America's Shakespeare, from his roots as an activist and poet to his indelible mark on Broadway. Film and theater luminaries like James Earl Jones and Viola Davis share their stories of the career and life-changing experience of bringing Wilson's rich theatrical voice to the stage. This DVD also includes rarely seen interviews from Wilson's archives and new dramatic readings. Approx. 90 minutes

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