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Playwright and actor Tarell Alvin McCraney

Playwright and actor Tarell Alvin McCraney

FromAmerican Masters: Creative Spark


Playwright and actor Tarell Alvin McCraney

FromAmerican Masters: Creative Spark

ratings:
Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Nov 20, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Academy Award-winning writer and actor Tarell Alvin McCraney talks about his semi-autobiographical play “In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue,” and the Academy Award-winning film “Moonlight” that followed. He discusses the centrality of Florida to his work, and the importance of building a sense of community above all else. McCraney’s recent work includes the TV series “David Makes Man” on the OWN Network, the Broadway play “Choir Boy,” and a run of shows as part of the prestigious Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago.
Released:
Nov 20, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (75)

How do today’s masters create their art? American Masters: Creative Spark presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Each episode offers a unique window into the world of art and the creative process of artists and cultural icons across a wide range of disciplines, from music and comedy to poetry and film. Explore more at www.pbs.org/creativespark