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Monday on Lake Effect: Milwaukee Public Museum, Chagall's Le Cirque, 'The Green Book' Documentary

Monday on Lake Effect:

The new president and CEO of the Milwaukee Public Museum discusses their plans for a new building and her vision for the future of the institution. Then, we chat with the painter Marc Chagall’s granddaughter about his circus works currently on view in Milwaukee. Plus, a documentary about the real Green Book makes the point that not all racism took place in the South.

Guests:

  • Dr. Ellen Censky, CEO and president, Milwaukee Public Museum
  • Bella Meyer, granddaughter of artist Marc Chagall; Spike Barkin, son of Ben Barkin (one of the founders of Milwaukee's Great Circus Parade)
  • Yeruba Richen, filmmaker, The Green Book: Guide to Freedom