Episode

American Masters: Ralph Ellison: An American Journey

Name: American Masters: Ralph Ellison: An American Journey
Released: 2002-02-19
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Hillary Clinton, Mike Nichols, Gloria Steinem, Steve Martin, Scarlett Johansson

American MastersSeason 162002-02-19

Overview

The impact of African-American author Ellison on the state of culture and literature in the United States.

Details

Series: American Masters
Season: Season 16
Episode: Episode 7
Air date: 2002-02-19
Runtime: 90 min

Episode context

Ralph Ellison: An American Journey is Episode 7 in Season 16 of American Masters. It aired on 2002-02-19. The runtime is 90 min.

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