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Politics and the Pen
Polish journalist Ryszard Kapuscinski and Nigerian playwright Wole Soyinka discuss the role of literature in times of political upheaval. Next, choreographer Mark Morris previews his upcoming productions at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Then, psychotherapist Irvin Yalom describes The Schopenhauer Cure: a new novel that explores group therapy. Finally, Peter Scarlet of the Tribeca Film Festival, Dennis Lim from the Village Voice, and documentary filmmaker Robert Drew take a look at this year’s festival.
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The Power of the Pen
Wole Soyinka—a Nobel Prize-winning Nigerian playwright, poet, novelist, and essayist—and Ryszard Kapuscinski—a Polish journalist and author who has covered wars, revolutions, and cultures around the world since the 1950s—discuss the relationship between writing and political change in a New Yorker-sponsored evening of readings during the PEN World Voices festival.
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Music: "Meta, Beta, Tarabeta" by Pangeia Instrumentos / "Resolution" by Thievery Corporation
Rock of Ages
Mark Morris tells us about his dance troupe's two upcoming performances at the Brooklyn Academy of Music this April: a collaboration with painter Howard Hodgkin called Rhymes with Silver, and the New York premiere of Rock of Ages.
Music: Rhymes with Silver, Lou Harrison: “Fox Trot”
Therapeutic Writing
Psychotherapist Irvin Yalom explores the realm of group therapy in his new novel, The Schopenhauer Cure.
Music: Soundtrack to Meet Joe Black, music by Thomas Newman: "Served its Purpose"
The Tribeca Film Festival
Peter Scarlet, executive director of the Tribeca Film Festival, Dennis Lim, film editor for the Village Voice, and acclaimed documentary filmmaker Robert Drew (“From Two Men and a War”) look ahead to this year’s roster of films at Tribeca.
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Events: Robert Drew's "Two Men and a War" will screen on:
Friday, April 22nd at 6:45
Theater 9
Sunday, April 24th at 4:15pm
Theater 8
Wednesday, April 27th at 2:45pm
Theater 11
Tribeca Film Festival runs from April 19th through May 1st – for tickets: www.tribecafilmfestival.org – or by phone 212-321-7400
Music: Soundtrack to Night on Earth, music by Tom Waits: "New York Mood (a new haircut and a busted lip)"
Poetry Break--Mark Doty
For the next 2 weeks the Leonard Lopate Show will air a brief poetry segment each day in celebration of Poetry Month. Today, hear Mark Doty read his poem "Heaven for Stanley."
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