Geneive Abdo and husband Jonathan Lyon were among the first American citizens allowed to work as journalists in Iran since the 1979 Islamic revolution. They trace the conflict between the varying Islamic religious groups, Answering Only To God. Plus Kim Jackson and Roy Frumkes offer their advice to fledgling filmmakers and share behind the scenes secrets of the industry. And Kirsty Gunn discusses her latest novel, Featherstone.
Geneive Abdo and Jonathan Lyon
Geneive Abdo and husband Jonathan Lyon were among the first American citizens allowed to work as journalists in Iran since the 1979 Islamic revolution. They trace the conflict between the varying Islamic religious groups, Answering Only To God : The Struggle Between Religion and Democracy in Post-Revolutionary Iran.
Music: Madjid ...
Music: Madjid ...
Kim Jackson and Roy Frumkes
Kim Jackson and Roy Frumkes offer their advice to fledgling filmmakers and share behind the scenes secrets of the industry, Hollywood Hustling.
Music: Night on Earth Soundtrack music by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan
Music: Night on Earth Soundtrack music by Tom Waits and Kathleen Brennan
Kirsty Gunn
Kirsty Gunn discusses her latest novel, Featherstone. Read an excerpt in the Reading Room.
Music: Frailty Soundtrack composer Brian Tyler
Music: Frailty Soundtrack composer Brian Tyler
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