The Speaker Speaks Out

About This Item

Full program of Cecil Williams interviewing Willie Brown in August 1981, who reflects on his role as Speaker of the California State Assembly. Williams introduces the program by pointing out that: "He is the first black to hold the second most powerful position in the state of California … let's find out what he's thinking, feeling and doing." Includes frank discussion of political identity and racial double-standards in California.

Duration
23:10
3/4" U-matic tape
Type of material
legacy video tape
Date aired
8/22/1981
Originally aired on
KPIX-TV
Identifier
WB 579
Views
14041

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