Robert Wisdom, April 1, 2016

Robert Wisdom, April 1, 2016

Appalachian Region--Social conditions

Appalshop, Inc.

Whitesburg (Ky.)

Political activists.

Appalachia.

Robert Wisdom, a popular actor in shows such as "The Wire" and "Supernatural", discusses the start of his career and how those events led him to Appalshop, Inc. He talks about coming to Appalshop, Inc. and how it changed his life. He discusses his political activism and how working at Appalshop, Inc. opened his eyes to the social issues surrounding Appalachia. He tells stories about the friends he made while at the organization, as well as how he channels Appalshop, Inc. into the roles he plays in his acting career.

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Jeffrey A. Keith

Robert Wisdom

Columbia University

Mimi Pickering

Dee Davis

National Public Radio (NPR)

The Wire