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Interview with Bill T. Jones

Clip: 11/10/2011 | 1m 30s

Bill T. Jones discusses his perspective on on being documented for A Good Man

Bill T. Jones discusses his creative process, the origins of the documentary Bill T. Jones: A Good Man, and how President Abraham Lincoln and related subject matter has inspired his work for Fondly Do We Hope... Fervently Do We Pray. Bill T. Jones: A Good Man, premieres nationally Friday, November 11 at 9 p.m. on PBS (check local listings).

11/10/2011 | Rating TV-PG

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Bill T. Jones: The Cutting Room Floor

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Blowing in the Wind

In this outtake from Bill T. Jones: A Good Man, the crew deals with an outdoor venue (55s)

Collaborations in the Dance Company

Creative Director Bjorn Amelan explains the Company's collaborative process (3m 20s)

Creating the Costumes

In this outtake from Bill T. Jones: A Good Man, the costume designer prepares wardrobe (2m 4s)

Jamyl's Jump

In an outtake from Bill T. Jones: A Good Man, an actor adapts to a dance setting (2m 29s)

Problems with Columns

In this outtake from Bill T. Jones: A Good Man, the crew experiences an unexpected problem (1m 6s)

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