Tag Archives: Segregation

Tennis Legend Althea Gibson Profiled on American Masters

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Judith Trojan

Sometimes it’s best to turn a blind eye to a film’s missteps and focus instead on the relevance and timeliness of its subject matter. That’s definitely the case with Althea, the latest installment in PBS THIRTEEN’s American Masters’ series premiering tonight, Friday, September 4, … Continue reading →

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Children of Giant Takes a New Look at an Old Film on PBS

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Judith Trojan

Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Dennis Hopper, Sal Mineo and film director George Stevens.  Through the years, it’s been hard to dodge the after-hours buzz on this stellar crew.  It’s also hard to imagine them playing second fiddle to anyone, but that’s what … Continue reading →

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