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Slavery in Contemporary America

Many Americans complain of feeling overworked and underpaid, but few realize that serious labor abuses and even outright slavery can still be found in the United States. Journalist John Bowe visited sites in Florida, Oklahoma and the U.S.-owned Pacific island of Saipan to record employees' appalling first-hand accounts in Nobodies, an eye-opening look at the most exploited workers in contemporary America.

Purchase Nobodies: Modern American Slave Labor and the Dark Side of the New Global Economy at amazon.com.

John Bowe will be speaking and signing books
Tuesday, October 9th at 7:00 pm
Upper West Side Barnes & Noble
2289 Broadway, at 82nd Street

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The Legendary Cuisine of Syrian Jews

For almost thirty years, Poopa Dweck has gathered the oral traditions and recipes of the Syrian Jewish community here in New York. She describes their tastiest dishes in her new book, Aromas of Aleppo.

Purchase Aromas of Aleppo: The Legendary Cuisine of Syrian Jews at amazon.com.

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Martial Solal at the Village Vanguard

French piano giant Martial Solal has been described by critics as “astonishing,” “dazzling,” and “spellbinding,” yet he is still a secret waiting to be discovered in America due to the rarity of his live engagements and the limited release of his recordings here. Solal had only played New York four times over the last four decades, but now he's celebrating his recent 80th birthday with a whole week of shows at the Village Vanguard.

Martial Solal will be performing solo
Tuesday, October 9th through Sunday, October 14th, at 9 and 11 p.m.
The Village Vanguard
178 7th Avenue South

For more information, visit The Village Vanguard website.

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Eastern Promises

Director David Cronenberg has a reputation for making films about the nature of violence and cruelty that sometimes make audiences want to cover their eyes, but always make them think. He'll discuss his latest, "Eastern Promises."

Visit the film's website for more information.

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