The Speaker Speaks Out

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Film Date
8/22/81
Film Reference Number
WB 579
Description
Full program of Cecil Williams interviewing Willie Brown in August 1981 who reflects on his role as Speaker of the California State Assembly. Williams introduces the program by pointing out that: "He is the first black to hold the second most powerful position in the state of California ? let's find out what he's thinking feeling and doing." Includes frank discussion of political identity and racial double-standards in California.