Walter Borden on his early life in Nova Scotia (Part 1 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses the details of his early life. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on his foundations in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia (Part 2 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses his hometown of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on his parents (Part 3 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses the impact that his parents had on his integrity as a human being. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on growing up with racism (Part 4 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses his experiences growing up with racism as a part of his everyday life. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on his heritage (Part 5 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses his ethnic background. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on racism, education and exclusion (Part 6 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses his experiences with segregation as a young boy. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on 1954 in Nova Scotia and desegregation (Part 7 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses the time he realized he wanted to be an actor. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on being Black and his 1954 school play (Part 8 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses the challenges of being an actor of colour. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on running water, sewage, electricity and books (Part 9 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses his relationship with living with poverty and creating art. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on his father and film (Part 10 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses how his father's love for film influenced his desire to work in the performing arts.
Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on his plans to be a doctor (Part 11 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses the role that first got him notoriety. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on Rocky and Joan Jones, Kwacha House and The Black Panthers (Part 12 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses his affiliation with the Black Panthers. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on his run-in with the KGB (Part 13 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses an experience with members of the KGB. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on being a good teacher (Part 14 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses what he believes to be the qualities of a good teacher. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on the Pond Playhouse Community Theatre in Halifax (Part 15 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses the steps he took to becoming an actor. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on The Mikado at Dalhousie University with little rehearsal (Part 16 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses some of his first big jobs that got his foot in the door of the theatre world. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on the integrity of acting (Part 17 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses the importance of maintaining your integrity as a person while choosing roles.
Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on the Inglewood Community Players, Evelyn Garbary and the DDF (Part 18 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses the Inglewood Community Players, Evelyn Garbary, "Coming Here to Stay", the Dominion Drama Festial and joining the well respected Circle in the Square Theatre in New York City.
Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on theatre in NY, The Canadian Players and Deborah Casa (Part 19 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses his time in New York City, and seeing Deborah Kass perform. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on movement training at NYC’s Circle in the Square Theatre School (Part 20 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses learning the techniques of 'dramatic movement'. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on being a student of Uta Hagen (Part 21 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses being taught acting by Uta Hagen. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on Uta Hagen and creating your own space (Part 22 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses his take on 'safe spaces'. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on his NYC friends (Part 23 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses his social circles in 1960s NYC. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on Harlem in the 60s (Part 24 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses his time spent in Harlem in the 1960s. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on being a Black Canadian in the U.S. (Part 25 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses his experiences as a Canadian person of colour in 1960s United States. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Produced with the support of Theatre Museum donors
Walter Borden on political activism in theatre (Part 26 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses how theatre can and has been used to send messages of political activism. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on missing Woodstock (Part 27 of 36)`
Walter Borden discusses his decision not to attend Woodstock. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on the NEC (Part 28 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses the Negro Ensemble Theatre. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on Vancouver in the 70s (Part 29 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses his time in Vancouver in the 1970s. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on helping those in need (Part 30 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses his role in helping people off the streets in 1970s Vancouver. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on Vancouver, mountains and sharp edges (Part 31 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses how he experienced Vancouver as a person of colour. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on the Pacific and Atlantic coasts (Part 32 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses the importance of embracing what you were born from and allowing it to drive you forward instead of hold you back. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on supporting the next generations (Part 33 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses his views on supporting the young artists of today. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on “Harlem Duet” and “Gospel at Colonus" (Part 34 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses the experiences in theatre that stuck with him throughout his life. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on playing Lear in 2017 (Part 35 of 36)
Walter Borden discusses his experience playing King Lear in Toronto.
Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Walter Borden on his advice to young actors (Part 36 of 36)
Walter Borden offers advice to young actors. Interviewed by Andrew Moodie on July 25, 2018 in Toronto.
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Produced with the support of Theatre Museum donors