Phylicia Rashad Performs Scene from August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean | American Masters on PBS

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Published 2015-02-06
Phylicia Rashad was nominated for a Tony Award for her portrayal of Ester in Gem of the Ocean. Here in a dramatic reading created for August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand, she enacts a scene in which Ester reveals the existence of the spiritual and symbolic City of Bones.
August Wilson: The Ground on Which I Stand airs Fri., Feb. 20 at 9pm on PBS (check local listings).
All Comments (14)
  • @BL3SSed-Bliss
    It is incredible that a 2 minute piece of a performance can move me to tears. Not simply watered eyes. Heavy, falling, continuous tears. Thank you, Ms. Rashād, for such delivery of the legendary playwright August Wilson's work; and for reminding me what an immense talent you are. This scene is actually my introduction to "Gem of the Ocean". These 2+ mins means more to me than I can detail here. Thank you, PBS. You are forever a staple in my life. Powerful.
  • @abar7178
    Ms. Rashad you are amazing and so was August Wilson. I just found out Ms. Rashad, you were the director Of Fences. No wonder it invoked in me such deep passions . Thank you.
  • @sharita7270
    Beauty, elegance, grace and boldness exudes from her!!!
  • @elisekleinpeter-baker3736
    I wish she were really my real grandmother!!!!!!!!!how can you not love her, it's way too impossible for anyone!!!!! I know I couldn't, we are a match and I quote "Gemini's of a feather flock together!!!!!"