58,000 gallons of oil were recently spilled in the San Francisco Bay...and much of it will never be cleaned up. On Please Explain: how oil spills harm the environment, and why they're so hard to clean up. Also, a look at two new films: "The Savages," and "Protagonist." Also: Dave Eggers discusses What is the What.
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Dave EggersThe Savages with Tamara Jenkins and Philip Bosco
The new film The Savages has been getting great reviews. Leonard talks to writer/director Tamara Jenkins and actor Philip Bosco.
The Film Protagonist
Jessica Yu’s documentary, Protagonist, weaves together the stories of 4 men: a German terrorist, a bank robber, a gay evangelist and a martial arts student. It opens today, Nov. 30, at IFC Center.
Please Explain: Oil Spills
58,000 gallons of oil were recently spilled in the San Francisco Bay…and much of it will never be cleaned up. On today’s Please Explain: how oil spills harm the environment, and why they’re so hard to clean up.
Christopher M. Reddy is a scientist with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. ...
The Worst Things I’ve Done
The Worst Things I’ve Done is a new novel by Ursula Hegi. It’s about a woman whose addiction to talk radio helps her deal with the depressing circumstances of her life.
The Worst Things I’ve Done is available for purchase at amazon.com
Dave Eggers on What is the What
Dave Eggers collaborated with Valentino Achak Deng (a Lost Boy from Sudan) on the novelized autobiography What is the What. Since its original release, proceeds from book sales have funded projects for a school, library, and athletic field in Marial Bai, Deng’s hometown in Sudan.
Event: Dave Eggers will be ...
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