TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES
PBS April 29 (check local listings)

"The film adaptation of Anna Deavere Smith's acclaimed one-woman play premieres on PBS April 29 at 9PM as part of the Thirteen/WNET New York's STAGE ON SCREEN drama series.

Directed by Marc Levin, the film interweaves Smith's performance with documentary footage. Not only does Smith's virtuoso performance capture the tumultuous aftermath of the Rodney King trial verdict, she gives voice to dozens of real-life people from all sides of the conflict who she interviewed and whose words she speaks -- from a Korean grocer to a Hollywood agent to a juror to NRA leader Charlton Heston.

This powerful film has an extraordinary --possibly unprecedented -- potential to stimulate far-reaching dialogue across races, classes and generations."

"If you or your organization would like more information about how to use the broadcast of Twilight in community settings, and/or to receive a free discussion guide to help facilitate conversations triggered by Twilight, please contact the Television Race Initiative at triadmin@pov.org, or by calling 415.553.2109.

To inquire about Twilight Educational Materials and the Study Guide, contact Facing History and Ourselves at (617) 232-1595 or check out www.facinghistory.org For more information about Twilight's Outreach Programs and Partners -- log on to www.pbs.org/wnet/stageonscreen. For VHS copies call 1-800-344-3337 or shopPBS.com/Teachers. To contact Anna Deavere Smith call 212-998-1812."