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Excellent approach to documenting America


Emily Ludolph

Posted on December 07, 2012 at 12:37 PM

What an enjoyable episode. This road trip documentary format reminds me of Isabel Wilkerson and "The Warmth of Other Suns". I love the interviews- they really do justice to -the Steinbeck topic. Well done!
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Caption: Producer John Biewen queries the author in Monterey, Cal., Credit: Diana Garcia
  • "Travels with Mike: In Search of America 50 Years After Steinbeck"
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  • Summary: A one-hour special revisiting Steinbeck's iconic book, Travels with Charley -- published 50 years ago, in 1962 -- and journeying into today's America through the eyes of contemporary artists. Episodes in Sag Harbor, N.Y.; New Orleans; North Dakota; Spokane, Wash.; Humboldt County, Cal., and Monterey, Cal. Produced by John Biewen of CDS and hosted by Al Letson of State of the Re:Union.

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