Filmmaker Joe Brewster on American Promise
About the Episode
American Promise is a documentary 13 years in the making, following the journeys of two African-American boys and their families from kindergarten through high school graduation. Filmmaker Joe Brewster joins Basic Black to talk about the making of the film.
Aired:
01/23/14
| Expires: | Runtime: 26m 46s
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