WGBH hosts sneak preview and discussion of Faces of America
| Hours: | 7-9 pm |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | Free see below |
| Category: | Arts & Culture |
Looking beyond the black experience to the wider immigrant experience, Gates follows the threads of his guests’ lives back to their earliest origins around the globe including figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi, writer Malcolm Gladwell and chef Mario Batali.
WGBH will be screening the fourth episode of the upcoming mini-series before it premieres nationally on February 10 at 8 p.m. on PBS. Episode four explores the dynamic and shifting relationship America had with new immigrants in the 20th century.
Following the viewing, audience members are encouraged to engage in discussion with a panel of guests including:
- William R. Grant, executive producer of Faces of America
- Stephen Ives, producer of Episode four of Faces of America
- Dr. David Altschuler, clinical endocrinologist and human geneticist at the Broad Institute
The screening will be February 4 from 7-9 p.m. at WGBH's Yawkey Theater located at 1 Guest St. in Brighton. The event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is required. To reserve your seat, please call (617) 300-5400 or visit http://www.wgbh.org/facesscreening
If you are unable to make the event, be sure to check out the series premiere of Faces of America on February 10 at 8 p.m. on WGBH-2. The show will run through March 3, and include a wide range of guests including poet Elizabeth Alexander, who composed and read the poem at President Barack Obama’s inauguration,chef Mario Batali, comedian Stephen Colbert, novelist Louise Erdrich, writer Malcolm Gladwell, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, film director Mike Nichols, Her Royal Highness Queen Noor, actress Eva Longoria, actress Meryl Streep and figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi.
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The event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is required. To reserve your seat, please call (617) 300-5400 or visit http://www.wgbh.org/facesscreening
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www.pbs.org/wnet/facesofamerica/
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One Guest Street, Brighton, MA, 02135 map
Phone: 617-300-5400
WGBH Yawkey Theater
One Guest St.
Brighton, MA 02135
Guests may call 617-300-5400 for directions and parking information
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