Mark Twain | Clip | Problem of Race
Twain knew if America was going to be a great nation, the problem of race had to be talked about and brought to light.
Twain knew if America was going to be a great nation, the problem of race had to be talked about and brought to light.
In his time, Mark Twain was considered the funniest man on earth. Yet he was also an unflinching critic of human nature, using his humor to attack hypocrisy, greed and racism. In this series, Ken Burns has created an illuminating portrait of the man who is also one of the greatest writers in American history.