The Difficult Truth of Art - Holly Hughes

“Art has to do the job that the media and the government doesn't want to do. Which is to say the word AIDS.”

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The Difficult Truth of Art

by Holly Hughes

In 1990 Holly Hughes was awarded her biggest career success yet: an NEA artist grant. But when the grant was revoked by Congress, Holly ends up in front of the Supreme Court.

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Recorded

Oct 28, 2013

Duration

14:01

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