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James McBride expands on slavery in 'The Good Lord Bird'

Author James McBride talks about slavery and humor in "The Good Lord Bird."

12/02/2013 | Rating NR

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James McBride expands on slavery in 'The Good Lord Bird'

Clip: 12/2/2013 | 5m 51s

Author James McBride talks about slavery and humor in "The Good Lord Bird."

"The Color of Water" author James McBride talks to chief arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown about slavery and humor in his new book and winner of this years National Book Award in fiction, "The Good Lord Bird."

12/02/2013 | Rating NR

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