Veteran war correspondent Martin Fletcher explains how he’s coped with seeing violence up-close for 30 years, from Rwanda to Afghanistan. Also: Jimmy Breslin's fascinating stories of the American mafia. Then, get out the popcorn for some movie talk: the latest in our Political Projections film series looks into how Hollywood has dealt with the cynical side of Washington politics. And we’ll hear about how Hollywood was changing in 1968.
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Life as a War Correspondent
NBC’s Martin Fletcher has spent 30 years as a war correspondent in some of the world’s most volatile spots. In his new memoir, Breaking News, he describes a life dodging bullets on the front lines, and explains how he’s coped with seeing violence up close around the world, from ...
True Mafia Tales
Jimmy Breslin tells some fascinating tales of the American mafia, from mistaken identities and crooked cops, to murder. His new book is The Good Rat: A True Story.
Event: Jimmy Breslin will be speaking and signing books
Thursday, March 6 at 6:30pm
New York Historical Society
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Political Projections: Hollywood's Political Cynicism
From scandals and spin to special interest groups and lobbyists, many Americans are very cynical about the motives of politicians and even the democratic process itself. On Political Projections, we look at how Hollywood has showcased American cynicism about politics.
Connie Schultz, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist at The Cleveland ...
The Birth of the New Hollywood in 1968
Find out what 5 films nominated for Best Picture in 1968 revealed about how Hollywood was changing at the time. Mark Harris’s new book about "The Graduate," "Bonnie and Clyde," and others is called Pictures at a Revolution: Five Movies and the Birth of the New Hollywood.
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