Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage Preview
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Explore the life of a versatile Puerto Rican actor whose performances shook the world.
Explore a warm and revealing portrait of the charismatic, groundbreaking actor’s journey from his native Puerto Rico to the creative hotbed of 1960s New York City, to prominence on Broadway and in Hollywood. Filled with passion, determination and joy, Juliá’s brilliant and daring career was tragically cut short by his untimely death 25 years ago, at age 54.
Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage Preview
Preview: 9/13/2019 | 1m 1sVideo has Closed Captions
Explore a warm and revealing portrait of the charismatic, groundbreaking actor’s journey from his native Puerto Rico to the creative hotbed of 1960s New York City, to prominence on Broadway and in Hollywood. Filled with passion, determination and joy, Juliá’s brilliant and daring career was tragically cut short by his untimely death 25 years ago, at age 54.
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Ben DeJesus Sheds Light on Latino Stories
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Director Ben DeJesus discusses the importance of Raúl Juliá's story and cultural impact. (1m 50s)
Edward James Olmos on Raúl Juliá
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Edward James Olmos recalls watching Raúl Juliá perform Shakespeare on tabletops. (1m 37s)
How Raúl Juliá got his sister into Studio 54
Maria Eugenia Juliá talks about trying to get into Studio 54 with "Raúl from Dracula." (1m 27s)
How Raúl Juliá Influenced Esai Morales
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Morales reflects on Raúl Juliá's craft and discipline as an actor. (1m 3s)
Raúl Juliá and Meryl Streep Go Head-to-Head
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Raúl Juliá and Meryl Streep mesmerize in the 1978 production of The Taming of the Shrew. (3m)
Rita Moreno & Edward James Olmos on the discrimination
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Despite Raúl Juliá's talents, opportunities for Latino actors were scarce. (2m 6s)
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Get an inside look at Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage from American Masters and VOCES. (2m 5s)
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Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Judith and Burton Resnick, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo...