Anna Deavere Smith brings her family's history to the stage in 'Basil Biggs'
About this episode
Anna Deavere Smith discusses her family's history and its influence on her work in theater.
Anna Deavere Smith is well known for her acting in films and TV, including on "The West Wing" and "Nurse Jackie." She's also made an impact as a playwright, creating her own style of theatrical dramas that explore aspects of American life. Now, she's doing something new: looking back at her own family history. Jeffrey Brown met with Smith in Philadelphia for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
People in this episode
Host: Jeffrey Brown
Guest: Anna Deavere Smith
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: PBS News, CANVAS
Books & works: Basil Biggs, The West Wing, Nurse Jackie
Places: Philadelphia
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