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l'Américain-type, par Anna Deavere Smith

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Ecrivain et actrice, Anna Deavere Smith donne vie à l'auteur Studs Terkel, à la condamnée Paulette Jenkins , à une commerçante coréenne et à un cavalier de taureaux, extraits de son spectacle "Sur la route: à la recherche de l'Américain -type"

Anna Deavere Smith's ground-breaking solo shows blur the lines between theater and journalism, using text from real-life encounters to create gripping portraits. Full bio »

Translated into French by emmanuelle vautier
Reviewed by HAROLD SLAMOVITZ
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