David Harewood on White Actors Playing Othello
Clip: Season 2 Episode 4 | 2m 7s
David Harewood discusses Larry Olivier's performance as Othello.
Racial prejudice has allowed white actors to play Othello well into the 20th century. David Harewood discusses Larry Olivier's performance in 1964.
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This project is made possible through the generosity of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Howard and Abby Milstein Foundation - lead foundation sponsor with major funding from Rosalind P....
David Harewood on White Actors Playing Othello
Clip: Season 2 Episode 4 | 2m 7s
Racial prejudice has allowed white actors to play Othello well into the 20th century. David Harewood discusses Larry Olivier's performance in 1964.
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David Harewood on the Racial Prejudice in Othello
Clip: S2 Ep4 | 1m 41s | David Harewood on the Racial Prejudice in Othello. (1m 41s)
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This project is made possible through the generosity of the National Endowment for the Humanities, Howard and Abby Milstein Foundation - lead foundation sponsor with major funding from Rosalind P....