Advanced TV Herstory - Angela Bassett Leads ER's Final Season (2008-9)

Angela Bassett Leads ER's Final Season (2008-9)

05/13/16 • 26 min

Host Cynthia Bemis Abrams explores the 15th (final) season of NBC's "ER" and the accomplished Angela Bassett's presence as a lead character of the ensemble cast. The drama begins with exposition of department staff turnover and Cynthia details the workplace culture and tone set by Bassett's character, Dr. Cate Banfield. Over the course of the 9 month plot, Cynthia explores the well-crafted backstory that guides the complex and intense Banfield character.—Cynthia Bemis Abrams

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