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Campesinos
“Campesinos” explores the lives of Patagonian Cowboys (Gauchos) living in Chile, at the end of the world in isolation. It is a portrait of sacrifice, tradition and endurance in extreme conditions, identifying what…
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Interview with Laura Poitras Director ‘CITIZENFOUR’
Laura Poitras talks about “CITIZENFOUR,” her documentary about Edward Snowden, the NSA, and surveillance, during a Q&A at the 52nd New York Film Festival.
‘Keep On Keepin’ On’: Documentary Film About Jazz Great Clark Terry
KEEP ON KEEPIN’ ON, the new documentary on Clark Terry and Justin Kauflin’s unlikely jazz connection is shared with the trailer and clips by the director Alan Hicks. We discuss the bond of the musicians, the fragile health of the…
Prozac: Revolution in a Capsule
The New York Times Retro Report: When Prozac was introduced in 1988, the green-and-cream pill to treat depression launched a cultural revolution that continues to echo.
How Dogs Express Their Emotions
From 60 Minutes — Dr. Greg Berns, a physician and neuroscientist at Emory University, has found dogs express their emotions more intensely than humans.
The Real Story Behind First Season of ‘True Detective’
Ten years ago, the town of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, was traumatized when a local church’s secret Satan worship, ritualized child molestation, and animal sacrifices came to light. Rust Cohle may be a fictional character, and time may not really be a…
Bette Davis on The Sexes
“I think men have got to change an awful lot” – Bette Davis in 1963 Blank on Blank is an illustrated series produced by PBS Digital Studio. Actress Bette Davis is interviewed by Shirley Eder.
Choosing An Early Death: The Brittany Maynard Fund
29-year-old Brittany Maynard decided to bring her story, about fighting terminal brain cancer, to the public in an effort to make death with dignity an option for all.
The Cultural Impact of ‘The Exorcist’
A short documentary about the release of “The Exorcist” and how it became a cultural phenomenon, selling out theaters across the United States in 1973. The film was directed by William Friedkin and adapted from a novel based on an…
Michael Mann Made: From L.A. Takedown to Heat
Hollywood film director Michael Mann explains his creative process. He talks about “Thief,” “Heat,” “L.A. Takedown” and much more.
Siamang Monkey Swings at the Nashville Zoo
A Siamang monkey swinging from limb to limb like Tarzan at the Nashville Zoo.