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Behind "The Light": Zhalarina

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Meet Zhalarina Sanders, The Light's writer, creator and central performer.

Go behind the scenes to meet Zhalarina Sanders, The Light's writer, creator and performer in this autobiographical love story. Zhalarina plays both her mother Diji and herself in a narrative about coming-of-age and self-actualization. She employs her considerable talents as an actress, writer and musician in a tale composed of what she describes as the "not so great moments of life."

05/19/2020

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The Light is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

Funding for The Light is provided in part by Steven Vedro and Beverly Gordon, and Friends of PBS Wisconsin.

Behind "The Light": Zhalarina

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Clip | 1m 2s | Meet Zhalarina Sanders, The Light's writer, creator and central performer. (1m 2s)

Behind "The Light": Kabuki Drops

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Clip | 59s | Go behind the scenes of The Light to watch the theatrical effect called the "Kabuki Drop." (59s)

Behind "The Light": Quick Change

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Clip | 45s | The Light's producers and performer execute a costume change for a swift-paced film shot. (45s)

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