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with Jalyna Strong A Look Inside South Africa "Place Of Weepingthe first film portraying South Africa through the perspective of black South Africans, offers an inside look at the •druggies of an entire race. It is a human drama portraying the harsh inequities endured by black farm laborers in a small farming commu nity in Weened, South Africa. Highlighting the inherent apartheid at titudes of a white farmer, "Plaee Of Weeping" is also the story of Grade, a brave black woman who encounters emotional traumas, un dignified abuse and places her life.in danger in her personal fight for freedom. In Grade's ultimate struggle as the sole voice of her people, she has few victories. She remembers that Weened is the word for "Place of Weeping.” Do not miss seeing this explosive drama. See ad on this page far locations where this video is available. Tribute to Paul Robeson Embassy Home Entertainment recently released "The Emperor Jones," accompanied by the Academy Award-winning documentary, "Paul Robeson: Tribute To An Artist," on videocassette. In the critical ly acclaimed "The Emperor Jones," Paul Robeson is young Brutus Jones: a man who through ambition, cunning and trickery, has been catapulted from lowly porter to mighty Em peror of a Caribbean island. However, the Emperor exploits, cheats and tortures his sub jects. Then one morning he wakes to find his palace empty, the ominous beat of tom-toms off in the distance. He tries to flee but the tom-toms are closing in... "Paul Robeson: Tribute To An Artist” is a timeless tribute to a man's talent and dignity, a tribute to one of the greatest artists America has ever known. Sidney Foitier's narration underscores rare and never before seen footage of Robeson in the U.S. and abroad. This compelling docu mentary includes highlights of Robesons's accomplishments from the theater, the concert stags and Che movie studios and is dedicated to restoring Robeeons's name to its riulitful place In the history of America. The Gospel And A1 Green Guiding Image has released The Gospel Ac cording To A1 Green," live in stereo and in ftill color. It's called "One of the most powerful live performances ever captured on film." A1 Green began his recording career as a rhythm and blues singer and eventually changed to gospel music. And if it's proper to say so, he definitely kept his own style of soulful sound - through the transition. That's why this video is call, The Goepel According to A1 Green." See it. 1 "One Minute House Calls" To Air When is a medical emergency •n emergency? Do you know the good and bad of aapirin? Could you tell the difference between heartburn and a heart attack? 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New York, NY - On this week's "Essence," the legendary Horne takes some time to talk with host/executive producer Susan L. Taylor in Washington, DC, alter being honored with the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers' prestigious Pied Piper Award. Lana reflects on her early years as a singer and also describes what is important to her as she turns 70 years oldi "Just getting there," she says. (Pictured: Susan L. tayloifl Lena Horne) (Photo by Ronald Thomas). Also featured this week" In "Up front," guest correspondent Felipe Luciano focuses on the crisis of America's abused and rejected children. Featured intsjpdfws include Mike Phipps of New York City's Streetwork project and Dr. Vlnoent Fontanna of the New York Foundling Hospital. In "Our Style," Houston born jazz singer Ernestine Anderson talks about working with big band great Lionel Hampton. 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