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The Chair (2021)

Poster for The Chair

At a major university, the first woman of color to become chair tries to meet the dizzying demands and high expectations of a failing English department.

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Cast & Crew

Director
Daniel Gray Longino
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    Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim Sandra Oh
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    Bill Dobson Jay Duplass
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    Elliot Rentz Bob Balaban
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    Yasmin 'Yaz' McKay Nana Mensah
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    Ju-Hee 'Ju Ju' Kim Everly Carganilla
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    Paul Larson David Morse
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    Joan Hambling Holland Taylor

Videos

Poster for Season 1

Season 1

2021

6 episodes

Season 1 of The Chair premiered on August 20, 2021

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  • english literature