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Theater and Film Director Peter Brook

In 1985, Brook staged a nine-hour version of the Indian sacred text, the Mahabharata, which he shortened for film and television. Previously, Brook directed the Royal Shakespeare Company, and later founded the International Center for Theater Research, which is to committed to including actors of all ethnic backgrounds into its performances. Despite prolific work for the stage, Brook originally aspired to be a film director. He incorporated his experience in both genres in his movie Marat/Sade.

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, July 23, 1990: Interview with Peter Brook; Commentary on Hawaiian music; Interview with John Glover; Interview with David Bianculli.

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