Author James Baldwin Interview (1986)
Folks
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1986-02-23
Duration: 00:11:06
Subjects: Baldwin, James, 1924-1987 | Authors | Race | African Americans
Contributors:
- Masingale, Sonya Host
- Baldwin, James Interviewee
Description
This segment from the February 23, 1986, episode of the series “Folks” features Sonya Masingale’s interview with author James Baldwin during his recent visit to Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He discusses: his view of school desegregation; the possibility of racial harmony; his favorite writers; and his changing perception of the United States after his time in Europe.