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Michel Tremblay: a high school dropout
Michel Tremblay exploded on to the stage in 1968 with his highly acclaimed and controversial play Les Belles-soeurs. His brutally honest portrayal of the Montreal working class revolutionized Quebec theatre. Writing in a street dialect called joual, Tremblay's beautifully flawed characters resonated beyond borders and languages. His works have been translated and performed in more than 20 countries, making him one of Canada's most prolific writers.
Program: Impressions
Broadcast Date: Sept. 1, 1974
Guest(s): Michel Tremblay
Host: Ramsay Cook
Duration: 5:04
Last updated: May 27, 2013
Page consulted on May 27, 2013
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Tremblay defends the language of his people.
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Parisians embrace Tremblay's play.
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Tremblay on why decided to leave school.
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The actor's portrayal of Tremblay's troubled transvestite wins rave re...
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Tremblay tours his childhood neighbourhood in Montreal.
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CBC's Laurier LaPierre interviews the Quebec playwright about relocati...
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The second part of CBC's Laurier LaPierre interview with Michel Trembl...
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The award-winning playwright speaks candidly about battling his insecu...
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Quebec's foremost playwright on separatism.
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The writer talks about the influence of women, the Main and Quebec on ...
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Tremblay welcomes the unique collaboration between two cultures.
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Michel Tremblay looks back on his life with CBC's Dennis Trudeau.
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Tremblay remains prolific after 30 years.
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Tremblay auctions his paintings to support school breakfast programs.
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Michel Tremblay exploded on to the stage in 1968 with his highly accla...