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EPISODE · Sep 27, 2022 · 29 MIN

Emmett Till Trilogy and Racial Justice Education Series - Talvin Wilks, DIrector

from Asheville Theater Alliance (ATA) "Behind the Curtains" Weekly Podcast · host Janet Kopenhaver

Emmett Till Trilogy and Racial Justice; Theaters Keeping the Conversation Going - Episode 2: Talvin Wilks, Director talks about how important this series of plays is to understand the significant impact of the Emmett Till murder in our nation's history. He also expounds on the importance of the media in bringing visibility to the injustices of racism, but questions "why does it take an image to gain people's attention?" Also hear his hopes about what audiences will say about the production series and how the theater industry helps spur and continue these critical discussions.

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