August Wilson wrote 16 plays, most of which were elegant parts of an even more ambitious whole. His American Century Cycle featured 10 plays, almost all of them set in the Hill District of Pittsburgh (where the playwright was born and raised). Each takes place in a different decade – hence, the “Century Cycle” umbrella title. Many of the plays are famous, and lauded, as individual entities as well, including Fences and The Piano Lesson, which both won Pulitzer Prizes (Fences won the Best Play Tony as well). Wilson was born in 1945, and died a decade ago – but this biography, done in cooperation with his widow, costume designer Constanza Romero, includes vintage interviews with Wilson, footage of performances from his plays, and lots of discussions with actors who performed in Wilson’s plays, and have lots of memorable things to say about him. Check local listings.