The Legend of Glynn Turman
The life and career of actor Glynn Turman
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Actor Glynn Turman makes his Broadway debut at 12 years old in the original production of “A Raisin in the Sun” opposite Sidney Poitier and becomes a silver screen legend for six decades.
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95 min
Release Date
2022-08-30
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English
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