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Isabelle Huppert in "La Vie Promise"Ghost Wars
Washington Post managing editor Steve Coll looks into covert CIA operations in Afghanistan and how they may have aided the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks. Then Kieran Crawley, director of Concern Haiti, talks about the mounting political crisis in Haiti. Actress Isabelle Huppert on her latest film, "The Vie Promise" ("The Promised Life"). In it she plays the role of Sylvia, a prostitute from Nice. And British comedy producer Danny Wallace explains his mysterious "Join Me!" internet campaign.
Steve Coll
Steve Coll's book is Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001. Coll covered Afghanistan as the Post's South Asia bureau chief between 1989 and 1992.
Music: Primal Fear Soundtrack composer James Newton Howard
Events: Steve Coll will be giving a reading March 1st at 7:30 at the Barnes & Noble on 82nd and Broadway
Kieran Crawley
Kieran Crawley is Director of Concern Worldwide in Haiti, a program that’s been working since 1994 to help the poorest and most vulnerable Haitian communities. Haiti has seen mounting political tensions in the last few weeks as rebel fighters pressure President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to resign.
» Visit Concern Haiti’s website or to help call 1-800-59CONCERN
Music: Marc Mathelier Guitar Solo Sounds and Legends "La Trajedir De Sole" "Veve" "Nous Te Voulons Chere Patrie (Extrait)"
Isabelle Huppert
Isabelle Huppert is one of France’s most talented actresses. Her previous films include "Madame Bovary," "La Separation" and "The Piano Teacher." Critics are calling her performance in "La Vie Promise" one of her finest.
» Visit the "La Vie Promise" website (in French)
Music: The Guys Soundtrack composer Mychael Danna
Danny Wallace
» Read an excerpt of Join Me in the Reading Room.
» Visit the Join Me! website and Danny Wallace’s website
Music: Michael Feldman’s Whad' Ya Know About Sousa "Stars and Stripes Forever"
Events: Danny Wallace will be appearing March 1st at 7 pm at RJ Julia (768 Boston Pond Road) in Madison, CT, and March 2nd at 7:30pm at Barnes & Noble (Astor Place
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