Stanley Crouch; James Woods; "Runaway Slaves" (05/26/00) | Charlie Rose
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Stanley Crouch, a prominent columnist and jazz enthusiast, discusses his debut novel, "Don't the Moon Look Lonesome?" which explores themes of race, class, and the complexities of American life through the lens of a relationship between a white jazz singer and a black saxophonist. Crouch aims to portray not only the beauty of America but also its underlying issues, emphasizing the importance of dialogue about race and the experiences of women in his narrative. He reflects on the struggles of his characters as they navigate societal expectations and personal aspirations, highlighting the resilience of American women.
Actor James Woods shares insights about his role in the Showtime film "Dirty Pictures," which delves into the controversial exhibition of Robert Mapplethorpe's photographs in 1990. The film addresses the clash between artistic expression and community standards, as Woods' character faces criminal charges for obscenity related to the provocative nature of the photographs. He emphasizes the importance of defending free speech, even when it involves content that may be offensive to some, drawing parallels to broader discussions about censorship and artistic freedom.
Historian Dr. John Hope Franklin and co-author Lauren Sweninger present their book "Runaway Slaves," which challenges the perception of slaves as passive victims. They explore the active resistance of enslaved individuals seeking freedom, revealing the harsh realities and consequences faced by those who attempted to escape. The authors utilize historical documents to illuminate the complexities of slave resistance and the ongoing impact of slavery on African American culture and identity.
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Stanley Crouch talks about his new book, "Don't the Moon Look Lonesome: A Novel in Blues and Swing"; Actor James Woods discusses his Showtime drama "Dirty Pictures" and the film "The Virgin Suicides"; John Hope Franklin and Loren Schweninger discuss their new book, "Runaway Slaves: Rebels on the Plantation."Uploaded 27-08-07SUBSCRIBE to get the latest from Charlie Rose: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseSUBSCRIBEConnect with Charlie Rose Online:Visit the Charlie Rose WEBSITE: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseDotComLike Charlie Rose on FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseFacebookFollow Charlie Rose on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseTwitterFollow Charlie Rose on INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/CharlieRoseInstagramAbout Charlie Rose:Emmy award winning journalist Charlie Rose has been praised as "one of America's premier interviewers." He is the host of Charlie Rose, the nightly PBS program that engages America's best thinkers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, business leaders, scientists and other newsmakers. USA Today calls Charlie Rose, "TV's most addictive talk show." New York Newsday says, "Charlie's show is the place to get engaging, literate conversation... Bluntly, he is the best interviewer around today."March 26, 2000 | Charlie Rosehttp://www.youtube.com/user/CharlieRose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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