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We look into how America's earliest movies dealt with social issues like abortion and racism. Also: big changes in the independent film industry over the last 20 years. Find out how the US helped Pakistan develop a nuclear arsenal, and why that could cause major problems in the near future. Plus, how France's geography has shaped its history.
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Nuclear Pakistan
Pakistan has built a nuclear arsenal with the tacit aid of the US and Europe. Now that military extremist factions are on the rise in Pakistan, the US could end up regretting that aid. David Armstrong and Joseph Trento have co-authored a new book called America and the Islamic Bomb: The Deadly Compromise.
America and the Islamic Bomb is available for purchase at amazon.com
Social Issues in America’s Earliest Films
America’s earliest movies didn’t shy away from social issues like abortion, racism, and homelessness. Steven Higgins, curator at MoMA’s Department of Film, talks about the new film series Treasures III: 1900-1934, running Dec. 2-8.
How the Independent Film Business is Changing
We look into how the independent film industry has changed over the last 20 years. Jonathan Sehring is president of IFC Entertainment; he’s being honored at this year’s Gotham Awards.
A Historical Geography of France
As recently as 1890, large parts of France were divided by tribal allegiances; pre-Christian beliefs remained widespread; and French was even a minority language. Graham Robb is author of The Discovery of France.
The Discovery of France is available for purchase at amazon.com
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