August Wilson in St. Paul, Minnesota | Full Documentary

MN Original celebrates the late Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson and his impact in our community through the years he spent in St. Paul. This special includes a rare interview with August Wilson from tpts 1997 program Literature and Life: The Givens Collection, profiles featuring director Marion McClinton and Penumbra Theatres Artistic Director Lou Bellamy.

00:40 August Wilson's body of work, background
02:07 August arrives in Minnesota, writes with Penumbra Theatre
04:03 "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" play performance clip, background
06:35 Pillsbury House and Mount Curve Company rehearse "The Brothers Size" play
07:53 Marion McClintock, director and actor background
09:39 Lou Bellamy, Penumbra and August Wilson impact
12:27 August Wilson plays made big impact on American theaters, Broadway
16:50 How Penumbra Theatre got started
19:15 "I Wish You Love" play performance clip
21:14 Penumbra art focused on African American experience
25:05 August Wilson, iconic playwriter
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