Alice Walker. Stitch in time
Description
What were Alice Walker's motivations in writing "Everyday Use"? In this program, the author discusses her short story with her official biographer, Evelyn C. White. Over the course of the interview, Walker talks about the autobiographical aspects of the story, the significance of quilting to African-American women, the perception of class differences, and the important life lessons she wished to explore.
Runtime
23 min
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Date of Publication
[2005], c2003
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Films on Demand
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