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Correction: A graphic in the segment about the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's testimony on Capitol Hill mistitled Sen. Mike Rounds. We regret the error.

Anna Deavere Smith is well known for her acting in films and TV, including on “The West Wing” and “Nurse Jackie.” She’s also made an impact as a playwright, creating her own style of theatrical dramas that explore aspects of American life. Now, she’s doing something new: looking back at her own family history. Jeffrey Brown met with Smith in Philadelphia for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.