August Wilson’s Legacy in 'Giving Voice'

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Thom Powers
Documentary of the Week | Dec 25, 2020

"Giving Voice” celebrates the legacy of August Wilson by looking at a competition of high school students performing his monologues on a Broadway stage. Filmmakers James D. Stern and Fernando Villena also bring in the perspectives of actors like Viola Davis and Denzel Washington who are well-versed in Wilson’s work.

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