The life, writings and mind of Zora Neale Hurston, celebrated author of “Their Eyes Were Watching God,” is the subject of a new documentary premiering Jan. 17 as part of the PBS series “American Experience.” “Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space” explores the author’s trailblazing fiction, as well as her important contributions to the field of cultural anthropology, which were as extraordinary in her time as they remain today.
The documentary’s writer, director, and producer Tracy Heather Strain joined “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes via Zoom to talk about the process of documenting Hurston’s accomplishments and struggles in studying human culture.
Interview highlights:
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