Bill T. Jones Extended Interview (11/24/09) /
In this 2009 interview, Bill T. Jones discusses his recent musical "Fela!" celebrating the life of Nigerian musician and activist Fela Kuti. He talks about transitioning from the high art world to the world of commercial theater and reflects on the 25th anniversary of the Bill T. Jones/Arn...
| Other Authors: | Infobase,, MacNeil/Lehrer Productions. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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[Place of publication not identified] :
MacNeil/Lehrer Productions,
[2009]
Distributed by Infobase, |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (28 min., 59 sec)) : sound, color. |
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| Summary: |
In this 2009 interview, Bill T. Jones discusses his recent musical "Fela!" celebrating the life of Nigerian musician and activist Fela Kuti. He talks about transitioning from the high art world to the world of commercial theater and reflects on the 25th anniversary of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company. |
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| Item Description: |
Originally released by MacNeil/Lehrer Productions, 2009. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on September 06, 2017. Revolutionary African Artist (4:55); Remaining Hopeful (3:29); Political Activist (2:31); Presenting Kuti in America (5:09); Balancing Artistic Integrity and Success (4:33); "Lincoln" (3:24); Jones' Dilemma (4:54); Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. In this 2009 interview, Bill T. Jones discusses his recent musical "Fela!" celebrating the life of Nigerian musician and activist Fela Kuti. He talks about transitioning from the high art world to the world of commercial theater and reflects on the 25th anniversary of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company. 9 - 12, Academic/AP. Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (1 video file (28 min., 59 sec)) : sound, color. |
| Format: |
Streaming video file. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
9 - 12, Academic/AP. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |