Articulate With Jim Cotter

Seeing & Being Seen

Theater director Kenny Leon and children's author and illustrator Sophie Blackall use real life as fodder for their creations. Despite the risks, both are celebrated for making honest works for the masses. Segment 1: Taking Kenny Leon Wherever He Goes Kenny Leon grew up a country boy in Tallahassee. Today, the Tony Award-winning theater director is helping to change the face of Broadway, one story at a time. Segment 2: Drawing the World 'Round Children's author and illustrator Sophie Blackall creates honest stories for curious children the world over. She's learned that stepping into other people's lives requires not just courage, but humility.