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Thursday, January 27, 2005

In our regular Thursday Underreported feature we get an update on Kosovo. Some fear that growing ethnic tensions there could reignite major conflict. We'll discuss whether establishing independence in Serbia's southern province might help bring about stability. Next, actor James Urbaniak and playwright Will Eno talk about their one-man play, Thom Paine (Based on Nothing). Then, director Nicole Kassell tells us about the challenges of making her debut feature film, The Woodsman. The film, starring Kevin Bacon, follows the story of a convicted sex offender as he tries to redeem his life after prison. Finally, Dr. Mel Levine examines ways of navigating the in-between phase many young adults face in their early twenties — the transition from college to career: Ready or Not, Here Comes Life.

Independence and Stability

In this week's Underreported feature we get an update on Kosovo. Some fear that growing ethnic tensions could lead to escalating conflict, and we'll find out why some people advocate establishing independence in Serbia's southern province as a way to help create stability. Laura Silber from the Open Society Institute ...

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Based on Nothing

Actor James Urbaniak and playwright Will Eno discuss their one-man play, Thom Paine (Based on Nothing).

Music: Soundtrack to Night on Earth, music by Tom Waits: "Paris Mood (un de fromage)"

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The Path to Redemption

Nicole Kassell discusses directing her first feature film, The Woodsman. The film explores themes of redemption and struggle as a convicted sex offender tries to reclaim his life after 12 years in prison.

Music: Soundtrack to Frailty, music by Brian Tyler: "Laying of Hands"

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Here Comes Life

Dr. Mel Levine looks at the in-between phase many young adults face as they graduate from college and search for a meaningful career: Ready or Not, Here Comes Life.

Events: Dr. Levine will be speaking and signing books on:
Thursday, January 27, at 8pm
92nd Street ...

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