Ruby Dee & Ossie Davis Interview (1985)
Folks
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1985-02-17
Duration: 00:09:17
Subjects: Dee, Ruby | Davis, Ossie | Acting | African Americans
Contributors:
- Hinton, Rob Host
- Dee, Ruby Interviewee
- Davis, Ossie Interviewee
Description
This segment from the February 17, 1985, episode of the series “Folks” features Rob Hinton’s interview with actors Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis during their visit to Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge. They discuss: their early interest in acting; the opportunities available to black actors; the portrayal of African Americans on television; and Davis’ love of writing.