Comedian Lenny Bruce's Life and Legacy
2016-11-26T21:25:29-05:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvN2I2XC8yMDE2MTEyNjIxMzUxNzAwM19oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Christie Hefner talked about comedian Lenny Bruce’s life and legacy. Ms. Hefner focused on Mr. Bruce’s use of social commentary in his stand-up routines, and how he pushed the boundaries of freedom of speech.
This keynote address was part of a conference commemorating the acquisition of Lenny Bruce’s archival collection at Brandeis University.
This keynote address was part of a conference commemorating the acquisition of Lenny Bruce’s archival collection at Brandeis University.
Christie Hefner talked about comedian Lenny Bruce’s life and legacy. Ms. Hefner focused on Mr. Bruce’s use of social commentary in his stand… read more
Christie Hefner talked about comedian Lenny Bruce’s life and legacy. Ms. Hefner focused on Mr. Bruce’s use of social commentary in his stand-up routines, and how he pushed the boundaries of freedom of speech.
This keynote address was part of a conference commemorating the acquisition of Lenny Bruce’s archival collection at Brandeis University. close
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