Dr. Leon Kass, a medical doctor and biochemist, has become one of the leading most thinkers on bioethical issues. He tackles subjects ranging from human cloning to plastic surgery and talks about his new book, Liberty and the Defense of Dignity. Judith Martin, widely known as "Miss Manners," defends American manners and discusses the importance of saying please and thank you. Political activist Reverend Daniel Berrigan joins BAM curator Gene Michaud to discuss BAMcinematek’s latest film series "From Hanoi to Hollywood: Vietnam War on Film." And Thomas Moran shares his latest novel, What Harry Saw.
Dr. Leon Kass
Dr. Leon Kass, a medical doctor and biochemist has become one of the leading most thinkers on bioethical issues. He tackles subjects ranging from human cloning to plastic surgery and talks about his new book, Liberty and the Defense of Dignity: The Challenge for Bioethics.
Judith Martin
Judith Martin, widely known as "Miss Manners," defends American manners and discusses the importance of saying please and thank you. Her book is called Star-Spangled Manners.
Reverend Daniel Berrigan
Political activist Reverend Daniel Berrigan joins BAM curator Gene Michaud to discuss BAMcinematek’s latest film series "From Hanoi to Hollywood: Vietnam War on Film."
Thomas Moran
Thomas Moran shares his latest novel, What Harry Saw. Read an excerpt of Moran's book in the Reading Room.
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