New PBS Kids Show Breaks Ground With Help from Local Writer
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“Molly of Denali” is making headlines for featuring a Native American lead character.
“Molly of Denali” is making headlines as the first national children’s series to feature a Native American lead character. We speak with Chicago-based writer and actor June Thiele, who’s contributing to the show.
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New PBS Kids Show Breaks Ground With Help from Local Writer
Clip: 7/22/2019 | 8m 5sVideo has Closed Captions
“Molly of Denali” is making headlines as the first national children’s series to feature a Native American lead character. We speak with Chicago-based writer and actor June Thiele, who’s contributing to the show.
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