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Tamara Lawrance Introduces July

Season 2021 | 2m 07s

The Long Song actress and director Mahalia Belo discuss the character of July, and her mischief, pain and victory.

Funding for MASTERPIECE is provided by Viking and Raymond James with additional support from public television viewers and contributors to The MASTERPIECE Trust, created to help ensure the series’ future.
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