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Phylicia Rashad’s ‘Purpose’ Peels Back The Layers Of Fictional Civil Rights Icon’s Family
Phylicia Rashad’s ‘Purpose’ Peels Back The Layers Of Fictional Civil Rights Icon’s Family
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Length:
17 minutes
Released:
Apr 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The Jasper family in “Purpose” has been a pillar of Black American politics for decades as civil rights leaders, pastors and congressmen. But like all families, there are secrets and lies beneath the surface. Reset sits down with the Steppenwolf Theatre Company’s Glenn Davis, for more on the rehearsal process and inspiration for this show.
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For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
Released:
Apr 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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