James Earl Jones on growing up in Mississippi, 1969: CBC Archives | CBC

In this clip from 1969, a young James Earl Jones talks about growing up as a farm boy in Mississippi, as well as racism and justice. Jone is considered one of the great actors in American history, having won numerous awards including a Tony, a Golden Globe, three Emmys and a Honourary Academy Award. For more classic clips, go to www.cbc.ca/archives
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James Earl Jones on growing up in Mississippi, 1969: CBC Archives | CBC
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