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Self-expression
First Amendment activist Floyd Abrams discusses his 30-year battle to protect freedom of expression in America. Then, John Bailey re-examines a strange case from 19th century New Orleans in which the city's German community fought against a rich slave-owner in order to determine the identity of one young slave. Next, Ellen Barkin tells us about her role in the new Todd Solondz film "Palindromes." And Bob Dole explains how his experiences in the military shaped the rest of his life.
Speaking Freely
Floyd Abrams spent more than 30 years of his career as an attorney fighting to protect the First Amendment. He recounts some of his greatest battles, and examines the state of free expression today, in Speaking Freely.
Events:
Floyd Abrams gives a talk
Monday, April 18th at 8:15PM
92nd St Y
tickets: 212-415-5500
» www.92y.org
Music:
Soundtrack to A Civil Action, music by Danny Elfman: "Walkin'" / "Bills, Bills, Bills"
A Case of Mistaken Identity?
In 1843 a slave in New Orleans was pointed out as bearing a striking resemblance to a German girl who had disappeared 25 years earlier. In The Lost German Slave Girl, John Bailey traces the odd case that put one woman’s identity on trial.
Events:
John Bailey reading and booksigning
Tuesday, April 12 at 7PM
Barnes & Noble in Chelsea
6th Avenue and 21st street
Music:
Sweet Sixteenths, William H. Krell, William Albright, and William Bolcom: "Ragtime Nightingale"
Palindromes
Ellen Barkin tells us about starring in “Palindromes,” the new Todd Solondz film in which a 12-year-old girl embarks on a mission to become pregnant.
» More on "Palindromes"
Music: "Eple" by Royksopp
One Soldier's Story
Bob Dole looks back at his early days in the army. When he was hit by enemy fire in his shoulder and back in 1945, he wasn't expected to survive. He tells us how overcoming his injuries shaped his future life in One Soldier's Story.
Events:
Bob Dole raeding and booksigning
Tuesday, April 12 at 7PM
Barnes & Noble in Chelsea
6th Avenue and 21st street
Music: "You’ll Never Walk Alone," Frank Sinatra
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