Pbs American Masters: Ralph Ellison

Powerful and painful, Ralph Ellison's acclaimed Invisible Man is a must-read. A short video from the PBS American Masters series introduces viewers to Ellison and the major themes of the novel.

A discussion of the writings of Ralph Ellison. There is also an interactive timeline of Ellison 's life, and an interview with filmmaker Avon Kirland, who worked on a film about his life. A lesson for Grades 11-12 looks at the theme of...

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This video [3:14] from the American Masters film Ralph Ellison: An American Journey introduces students to Ellison's groundbreaking novel The Invisible Man. Scholars discuss Ellison's legacy and his place in the American literary canon....

In this video [0:42] from the American Masters film Ralph Ellison: An American Journey, Robert O'Meally discusses the author's unique approach to writing. This resource is best used in a class or lesson on fiction writing.

This is a collection of 12 videos about Ralph Ellison and his works especially his masterpiece "Invisible Man."

In this video [5:17] from the American Masters film Ralph Ellison: An American Journey, scholars discuss the influence of the Harlem Renaissance on Ellison's writing. Alain Locke's "The New Negro," jazz music, and painter Aaron Douglas...

In this video [5:00] from the American Masters film Ralph Ellison: An American Journey, scholars discuss conflicts between Ralph Ellison and the leaders of the Black Arts Movement. Ellison was often criticized for prioritizing aesthetics...

Created for the Great American Read series, a short video encourages viewers to vote for Invisible Man. Musician Wynton Marsalis and Dr. Carla Hayden, the Librarian of Congress, among others, share their rationale for why Ralph...

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