Why Danai Gurira writes complex stories about African women

Name: Why Danai Gurira writes complex stories about African women
Uploaded: 2016-02-19T01:03:13Z
Duration: P189S
Description: Danai Gurira is a playwright and performer who wants to make sure women of color don’t search in vain for stories they can relate to. Her latest play, "Eclipsed," is premiering on Broadway, and she also has a starring role in AMC's "The Walking Dead." Gurira offers her Brief but Spectacular take on growing up in Zimbabwe and telling African stories on American soil.

Clip: 02/18/2016 | 3m 9s

Danai Gurira is a playwright and performer who wants to make sure women of color don’t search in vain for stories they can relate to. Her latest play, "Eclipsed," is premiering on Broadway, and she also has a starring role in AMC's "The Walking Dead." Gurira offers her Brief but Spectacular take on growing up in Zimbabwe and telling African stories on American soil.

Aired: 02/18/16

Rating: NR

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