Language isn't a uniquely human gift...animals use it too. Find out what that reveals about how human language evolved. Also: the life of Hugo Chavez, from poverty to the presidency of Venezuela. We look back at the events surrounding JFK's assassination. Plus, two of America's finest actors, Frank Langella and Lili Taylor.
The Origins of Human Language
Language may not be a uniquely human gift after all...studies have demonstrated that animals can use language too. Linguist and journalist Christine Kenneally explains what this tells us about the origins of human language. Her recent book is The First Word.
Lili Taylor and Frank Langella on "Starting Out in the Evening"
Frank Langella and Lili Taylor co-star in "Starting Out in the Evening," a film adaptation of Brian Morton’s novel. It opens November 23rd in NYC at the Paris and Sunshine Theaters.
JFK’s Assassination, 44 Years Later
Today, 70 percent of Americans think Lee Harvey Oswald did not act alone. Robert Stone’s new documentary about JFK’s assassination, "Oswald’s Ghost," reviews what happened on November 22, 1963 and how that day’s events have become mythologized in American society.
"Oswald's Ghost" opens Nov. 30 at Cinema Village at 22 ...
The Life of Hugo Chavez
We look at the fascinating life and political career of Hugo Chavez, from poverty to prison to president of Venezuela. Former AP correspondent for Venezuela Bart Jones has written a new biography called Hugo!: The Hugo Chavez Story from Mud Hut to Perpetual Revolution.
Hugo! is available for purchase at ...
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