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Black Printmakers of Washington, DC: Percy B. Martin & Michael B. Platt

Black Printmakers of Washington, DC: Percy B. Martin & Michael B. Platt

This short documentary tells the story of Percy B. Martin and Michael B. Platt, tracing their roles in political movements, the building of print departments, studios, and their artistic practices. Featuring interviews with poet Carol Beane, Michael Platt’s collaborator and wife; Percy Martin, Founding Director of WD Workshop; and members of D.C.’s printmaking community from the 1970s to today.

Black Printmakers of Washington, DC: Percy B. Martin & Michael B. Platt is a local public television program presented by WETA

Black Printmakers of Washington, DC: Percy B. Martin & Michael B. Platt

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Percy Martin and Michael Platt made critical contributions to Washington, D.C.'s art scene. (26m 17s)

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