The Braddock Chronicles series
Several documentaries by Tony Buba documenting the town of Braddock, PA.
Several documentaries by Tony Buba documenting the town of Braddock, PA.
A “video scrapbook” featuring camcorder footage from people around the world.
60 Minutes segment. Carol Marin interviews Studs Terkel about his new book “Will The Circle Be Unbroken?,” which collected oral histories of people talking about death. “I have a faith, but it’s a here and a now. I do envy those who have a faith, because if they believe that it gives them solace.” He also talks about the death of his wife, Ida, and how it gave a sense of urgency to the writing of this book. When asked whether the idea of dying himself interested him as an opportunity to answer the ultimate question, Terkel responds, “Where would I get a tape recorder?” Also includes footage of Terkel out on the streets of Chicago.
Callers phone in and send e-mails to ask questions of Studs Terkel, who engages them in discussion interwoven with his powerful storytelling. Part 2 of 2.
Studs Terkel discusses his new book, “Race” and some of the most compelling stories he’s heard in his career of documenting oral history. He tells these stories with the backdrop of related video footage of the world of work, the Great Depression, World War II, and race relations in America.
Studs Terkel, in character, goes back to the set of Studs’ Place to reminisce, joined by the former cast. A clip from a vintage Studs’ Place episode is also included in the program.
Continuation of raw footage of Studs Terkel with music critic Dave Marsh on WFMT, who is promoting his new book “The Heart Of Rock & Soul: The 1001 Greatest Singles Ever Made.” Terkel plays clips from Marsh’s list of the greatest rock singles ever made while Marsh explains their deep connections to society and culture. (Note: while music is playing, their dialogue is inaudible.)