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John Sayles

His work is considered the model for independent, socially responsible film making...

Aired 11/24/1991

Portrait

John Sayles

11/24/1991 | 26mVideo has Closed Captions

His work is considered the model for independent, socially responsible film making...

His work is considered the model for independent, socially responsible film making. As a Director, Screen Writer, Actor, and novelist, his works have included A Brother From Another Planet and Eight Men Out. His new film, City of Hope, gives us issues of political corruption, race relations and empowerment.

Aired 11/24/1991

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Portrait is a local public television program presented by TPT

Portrait

John Sayles

11/24/1991 | 26mVideo has Closed Captions

His work is considered the model for independent, socially responsible film making. As a Director, Screen Writer, Actor, and novelist, his works have included A Brother From Another Planet and Eight Men Out. His new film, City of Hope, gives us issues of political corruption, race relations and empowerment.

Aired 11/24/1991

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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