Revitalizing Nightlife in San Francisco’s Chinatown
San Francisco Chinatown’s golden era saw showgirls, Broadway stars and businessmen nightly, but by the 1970s, the entertainment scene had disappeared. Now, a multigenerational alliance has formed to revive its historical vitality.
Episodes
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Texas
S1 E3 - 53m 16s
In Texas, Dulé Hill connects with an Aztec dancer, blind painter and Latino theater director, each breaking down cultural barriers and becoming leaders for the next generation.
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Appalachia
S1 E2 - 53m 27s
In Appalachia, Dulé Hill explores how music can provide solace and healing. He meets a master luthier rehabilitating opioid addicts, a black folk musician, and the creator of “Latin-grass,” a fusion of Latin-American folk and bluegrass music.
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California
S1 E1 - 53m 16s
In California, Dulé Hill connects with three brave artists: a deaf dancer, a gay mariachi, and a senior citizen cabaret troupe. They are each using their art to reclaim their narratives and change the perceptions of their communities.
Extras + Features
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Chicago Preview
S1 E4 - 30s
Chicago is a city known for its rich history and culture. But for some, it’s been marred by crime and violence. In this episode, Dulé Hill meets the city’s talented artists to explore why art and activism are often synonymous in the Midwest.
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Bassel & The Supernaturals Perform “Black Water”
S1 E4 - 2m 38s
Dulé Hill meets Bassel Almadani, a first-generation, Syrian-American musician who is using his platform to bring awareness to the civil war ravaging his family’s beloved homeland, and the resulting refugee crisis Bassel and his band, Bassel & The Supernaturals, perform the song “Black Water.”
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Dulé Reads for the Andre Theatre Collective Casting Session
S1 E4 - 8m 14s
Dulé Hill joins a casting session with the Andre Theatre Collective, a group trying to produce their first play, which was written by incarcerated playwrights. The play examines why much of the city has been marred by crime, especially for those living in Black communities.
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Vershawn Sanders Ward Teaches Afro-Contemporary Dance
S1 E4 - 2m 24s
Dulé Hill goes to Red Clay Dance Company, where he meets the founder Vershawn Sanders Ward, a dance instructor enriching her underserved community through the art of African Diasporic dance.
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Dulé Meets Refugee Children at the Syrian Community Network
S1 E4 - 3m 57s
Dulé Hill and Bassel Almadani, a first-generation Syrian-American and frontman of the band Bassel & The Supernaturals, visit the Syrian Community Network to meet young children who came to Chicago as refugees.
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Texas Preview
S1 E3 - 30s
In Texas, Dulé Hill connects with an Aztec dancer, blind painter and Latino theater director, each breaking down cultural barriers and becoming leaders for the next generation.
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Dulé Hill Workshops New Cara Mía Theatre Production
S1 E3 - 2m 31s
In Dallas, Dulé Hill meets David Lozano, Executive Director of Cara Mía Theatre and actress Liz Magallanes. Cara Mía uses daring theatrical productions to amplify the Latino experience in the United States. Dulé works with David and Liz on a new production.
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Larry Bellorín and Joe Troop Perform “Hermano Migrante”
S1 E2 - 2m 47s
Dulé Hill meets Grammy-nominated artist Joe Troop, who created “latin-grass,” a fusion of Latin and American folk music played with traditional bluegrass instrumentation. Joe has partnered up with Venezuelan refugee Larry Bellorín on a new musical odyssey that’s out to show the world, music has no borders. They perform their song “Hermano Migrante.”
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Appalachia Preview
S1 E2 - 30s
In Appalachia, Dulé Hill explores how music can provide solace and healing. He meets a master luthier rehabilitating opioid addicts, a black folk musician, and the creator of “Latin-grass,” a fusion of Latin-American folk and bluegrass music.
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Dulé Meets Master Luthier Doug Naselroad
S1 E2 - 2m 27s
Dulé Hill meets Doug Naselroad, the founder of the Appalachian Stringed Instrument Company and the Culture of Recovery - a program that assists individuals on the road to recovery from opioid addiction by teaching them to make stringed instruments. Dulé learns about the power of peer mentoring and the impact learning this new trade can have for those combating addiction.
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Dulé Learns the Mexica Handshake from Aztec Dancer Rainflowa
S1 E3 - 2m 59s
In Houston, Dulé Hill learns the “mexica” handshake from Abuela M'api Rainflowa, the founder of Houston Aztec Dance & Drum. Rainflowa teaches Dulé the Aztec Sun Dance, and explores the spiritual roots of indigenous practices.
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Dulé Performs with the Grant Avenue Follies
S1 E1 - 3m 29s
In San Francisco, Dulé meets a different set of artistic pioneers: the Grant Avenue Follies, a cabaret troupe made up of sassy senior citizens. Led by Cynthia Yee, the Follies’ upbeat shows are inspiring seniors to live life to the fullest. They’re also activists, keeping alive Chinatown’s rich history, and using newfound rap skills to combat anti-Asian hate.
Schedule
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The Express Way with Dulé Hill
Texas
Tuesday
May 14
1 Hour
Abuela M'api Rainflowa, founder of Houston Aztec Dance & Drum; David Lozano, executive director of Cara Mia Theatre; blind painter John Bramblitt. -
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The Express Way with Dulé Hill
Chicago
Tuesday
May 14
1 Hour
A casting session with the Andre Theatre Collective; Vershawn Sanders-Ward, founding artistic director of Red Clay Dance Co.; musician Bassel Almadani. -
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The Express Way with Dulé Hill
Chicago
Tuesday
May 14
1 Hour
A casting session with the Andre Theatre Collective; Vershawn Sanders-Ward, founding artistic director of Red Clay Dance Co.; musician Bassel Almadani. -
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The Express Way with Dulé Hill
Chicago
Wednesday
May 15
1 Hour
A casting session with the Andre Theatre Collective; Vershawn Sanders-Ward, founding artistic director of Red Clay Dance Co.; musician Bassel Almadani. -
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The Express Way with Dulé Hill
Chicago
Wednesday
May 15
1 Hour
A casting session with the Andre Theatre Collective; Vershawn Sanders-Ward, founding artistic director of Red Clay Dance Co.; musician Bassel Almadani. -
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The Express Way with Dulé Hill
Chicago
Wednesday
May 15
1 Hour
A casting session with the Andre Theatre Collective; Vershawn Sanders-Ward, founding artistic director of Red Clay Dance Co.; musician Bassel Almadani. -
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The Express Way with Dulé Hill
Chicago
Friday
May 17
1 Hour
A casting session with the Andre Theatre Collective; Vershawn Sanders-Ward, founding artistic director of Red Clay Dance Co.; musician Bassel Almadani. -
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The Express Way with Dulé Hill
Chicago
Saturday
May 18
1 Hour
A casting session with the Andre Theatre Collective; Vershawn Sanders-Ward, founding artistic director of Red Clay Dance Co.; musician Bassel Almadani. -
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The Express Way with Dulé Hill
Chicago
Saturday
May 18
1 Hour
A casting session with the Andre Theatre Collective; Vershawn Sanders-Ward, founding artistic director of Red Clay Dance Co.; musician Bassel Almadani. -
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The Express Way with Dulé Hill
Chicago
Saturday
May 18
1 Hour
A casting session with the Andre Theatre Collective; Vershawn Sanders-Ward, founding artistic director of Red Clay Dance Co.; musician Bassel Almadani. -
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The Express Way with Dulé Hill
Chicago
Tuesday
May 21
1 Hour
A casting session with the Andre Theatre Collective; Vershawn Sanders-Ward, founding artistic director of Red Clay Dance Co.; musician Bassel Almadani.
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