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Anna Deavere Smith: 'Let Me Down Easy'

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Celebrated actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith takes on health and health care in her signature style in her new show at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre. The one-woman show is created from widespread interviews about the human body and the high price of health care.

Deavere Smith joins us to discuss “Let Me Down Easy,” which runs through July 10 at Berkeley Rep’s Roda Theatre.

Guests:

Anna Deavere Smith, actor and playwright

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