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Beyond The Curtain: Purple Dreams #4004

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The film "Purple Dreams" follows gifted NC high school students as they bring "The Color Purple" to life on stage. Behind the music and choreography are stories of resilience and a fight to be seen in a world that often overlooks Black youth in the arts. Host Kenia Thompson speaks with Corey Mitchell, a former theater teacher featured in the film, to discuss the impact of the arts on young people.

Broadcast In: English Duration: 0:26:45
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Calendar Black Issues Forum: Beyond The Curtain: Purple Dreams (PBSNC) The film "Purple Dreams" follows gifted NC high school students as they bring "The Color Purple" to life on stage. Behind the music and choreography are stories of resilience and a fight to be seen in a world that often overlooks Black youth in the arts. Host Kenia Thompson speaks with Corey Mitchell, a former theater teacher featured in the film, to discuss the impact of the arts on young people. http://proweb.myersinfosys.com/wunc/airlist/10941/detail.ics