Bill Moyers Journal: 11/13/2009: Anna Deavere Smith DVD

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While politicians and the media war over the public option, and bending the cost curve, actress-playwright Anna Deavere Smith gives voice to questions of life and death, sickness and healthcare. Bill Moyers speaks with Smith, whose one-woman play, Let Me Down Easy, nine years and more than 300 interviews in the making, has been applauded for spotlighting the real-life personal stories of people facing illness and mortality.

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11/17/2009

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5.0

The Art of Conversation at its Best

By Dr. Bob

from Cambridge, MA

Comments about PBS Bill Moyers Journal: 11/13/2009 DVD:

Bill Moyers has done many wonderful interviews over the years but the 11/13/09 conversation with Anna Deavere Smith has to count as one of his best.

Ms. Smith's one-woman show, "Let Me Down Easy," was riveting, to begin with. Her ability to listen to people's language and feeling, and then portray these people on stage was very moving. She reflected on several of Mr. Moyer's comments so that their exchanges moved from interview to conversation.

Mr. Moyers was appreciative and respectful of her work but never fawning. He elicited information about Ms. Smith's life and work; he also facilitated a deeper emotional exchange.

Maybe the two of them should talk about race in America? Maybe they already did.

11/14/2009

5.0

I loved this interview.

By Open Window

from St.Louis MO.

Comments about PBS Bill Moyers Journal: 11/13/2009 DVD:

The person that Bill interviewd was wonderful.The poets also got their due.I love New York.

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