Artistic director of the public theatre says that art and social justice are part of the same thing. He asks audience to practise empathy, seeing things through other people's eyes. "When that works, democracy works," he adds. 'And when it fails, as our country is demonstrating right now'
Speaking with Oscar Eustis, Artistic Director at the Public Theater in New York City since 2005.
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