Acting for Social Change
Wendell Pierce as “Detective Bunk” on HBO’s The Wire
Wendell Pierce as "Detective Bunk" on HBO's The Wire
Farai Chideya speaks with actor Wendell Pierce (Treme, The Wire), who co-founded a chain of grocery stores in urban "food deserts." Pierce, a New Orleans native, speaks passionately about the joys, jazz and struggles of his city.
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