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Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer

Season 2012

The actresses discuss ambivalence some African Americans have on their Oscar nominations.

Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer have a spirited and thoughtful conversation with Tavis about the ambivalence that some African Americans have about their Oscar nominations for playing maids in "The Help".

AIR DATE 2/8/12

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