Name: Quatro personagens americanas
Uploaded: 2007-02-09T00:11:00Z
Duration: 22 min 51 s
Description: Anna Deavere Smith, escritora e atriz, dá vida ao autor Studs Terkel, à presa Paulette Jenkins, a uma lojista coreana e a um cavaleiro de touros, excertos do sei espetáculo "Pela estrada: à procura de um personagem americano."

Anna Deavere Smith, escritora e atriz, dá vida ao autor Studs Terkel, à presa Paulette Jenkins, a uma lojista coreana e a um cavaleiro de touros, excertos do sei espetáculo "Pela estrada: à procura de um personagem americano."

Quatro personagens americanas

America’s identity emerges through many voices, not a single story. By interviewing thousands across divides—bull riders, convicts, shopkeepers—one can feel both the pain and resilience that shape the nation. A laugh from a baby on a silent train, a mother’s confession after tragedy, and a shopkeeper’s conflicted hope each expose the fragile but enduring human touch. These lived moments reveal the complexity beneath headlines and challenge easy notions of justice, risk, and community.

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Anna Deavere Smith: Quatro personagens americanas