Two journalists, one British and one Iraqi-born, discuss the differences between Western and Arab news media. Then, Israeli filmmaker Amos Gitai. And a lineup of writers from the British isles: first, best-selling British novelist Sarah Waters. Then we celebrate Tartan week with three notable authors from Scotland.
Covering Iraq
Leonard talks to Alistair MacDonald, Reuters Baghdad Bureau Chief, and Ghaith Abdul-Ahad, a photojournalist for the Guardian.
Free Zone
»Amos Gitai's new film is Free Zone, starring Natalie Portman, Hana Laszlo, and Hiam Abbass.
Sarah Waters
»Sarah Waters' latest thriller is The Night Watch. It's set in the days of World War II. Her previous books include Tipping the Velvet and Fingersmith.
Events: Sarah Waters will be speaking and signing books
Thursday, April 6 at 7 pm
Chelsea Barnes & Noble
Events: Sarah Waters will be speaking and signing books
Thursday, April 6 at 7 pm
Chelsea Barnes & Noble
Scots Take New York
Scottish writers Richard Holloway, Janice Galloway, and A.L. Kennedy help us celebrate »Tartan Week.
Events:Janice Galloway will be taking part in a Scottish Poetry Evening
Wednesday, April 5 at 7:30 pm
The National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park South
Richard Holloway will ...
Events:Janice Galloway will be taking part in a Scottish Poetry Evening
Wednesday, April 5 at 7:30 pm
The National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park South
Richard Holloway will ...
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