Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Emmy award-winning actress Leslie Uggams talks to the Library of Congress about the pivotal choices that shaped her groundbreaking career. From her Tony Award-winning role in "Hallelujah, Baby!" to her iconic performance in "Roots," Uggams also shares insights on her later work in "Fallout", the Deadpool franchise, and Oscar winning "American Fiction". Uggams made history with the variety show "The Leslie Uggams Show," being the first Black woman to host a variety show, and further discusses the importance of capturing the nation's history through film and television preservation.

For transcript and more information, visit loc.gov/item/video-11261