Faith Ringgold on writing Tar Beach
Clip: Season 4 Episode 1 | 2m 38s
Artist Faith Ringgold talks about her writing process and "Tar Beach". Faith is featured in the Threads episode of Craft in America.
Aired: 05/11/12
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Clip: Season 4 Episode 1 | 2m 38s
Artist Faith Ringgold talks about her writing process and "Tar Beach". Faith is featured in the Threads episode of Craft in America.
Aired: 05/11/12
Rating: NR
Faith Ringgold on writing Tar Beach
Season 4 Episode 1
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