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A Disappointing Daughter? Interview with Acclaimed Comic Shazia Mirza

Posted on Oct 19, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Speaking with the Pakistani-British comedian about her journey from biochemistry to cracking jokes.

Big Sacrifices and Small Salaries: Talking with Vanessa Roth, Director of New Documentary "American Teacher"

Posted on Sep 30, 2011, Source: AlterNet

A new documentary, narrated by Matt Damon and based on a book by Dave Eggers and Nínive Calegari, shows another facet of the troubles teachers in the US face.

Man Beats His Girlfriend With a Bullwhip and Molests Her Children -- And She Gets Life in Prison After He Is Killed?

Posted on Aug 10, 2011, Source: AlterNet

Speaking with Debbie Peagler's lawyers and documentarian about getting her out of prison for a second chance.

Songs in the Key of Strife: Michael Rapaport on His New Documentary

Posted on Jul 5, 2011, Source: AlterNet

The actor/director and Tribe member Phife Dog discuss "A Tribe Called Quest," a new documentary about the fabled rap group.

Turning Stories Into Communities: Interview with Playwright Anna Deavere Smith

Posted on May 31, 2011, Source: AlterNet

The groundbreaking playwright speaks about her latest work.

Selling Out to Prove a Point: Morgan Spurlock on His New Film, 'POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold'

Posted on Apr 21, 2011, Source: AlterNet

The 'Super Size Me' director discusses the making of his corporate-sponsored documentary about the nefarious presence of corporate sponsorship.

Politically Active Filmmaking: A Conversation with Director Jy-Ah Min

Posted on Apr 5, 2011, Source: AlterNet

How a former activist/organizer parlayed her politics and hip-hop background into a compelling 'remix' of Godard's 'Masculin/Feminin.'

Inside Job: Film Brings Us Face to Face with the People Who Nearly Destroyed Our Economy

Posted on Nov 6, 2010, Source: AlterNet

Director Ferguson makes the case that the meltdown wasn't just an unfortunate accident, it was totally avoidable.

Portrait of a Jihadist: New Documentary 'The Oath' Reveals 'Human Side' of al-Qaeda

Posted on May 7, 2010, Source: AlterNet

Documentary filmmaker Laura Poitras discusses her new film about Salim Hamdan's brother-in-law, Abu Jandal, a Yemeni taxi driver who was Osama bin Laden's bodyguard.

'Precious': How a Film About an Obese Harlem Teenager Turned the Tables on Hollywood

Posted on Nov 10, 2009, Source: DELETED

The success of this harrowing new movie undermines the conventional wisdom about what audiences want to watch.

Barbara Ehrenreich: The Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America

Posted on Oct 10, 2009, Source: AlterNet

The author talks about how a plague of positive thinking is permeating our society, from medicine to business, and is even contributing to our financial crisis.

Former Black Panther: "There Are Political Prisoners in America as Well"

Posted on May 26, 2009, Source: AlterNet

What an Irish hunger striker and a former Black Panther can teach us about prisoner resistance.

How Compulsive Hoarding Can Threaten Your Health and Take Over Your Life

Posted on Dec 9, 2008, Source: AlterNet

The inability to part with possessions is often a symptom of psychiatric disorder -- and it's on the rise in America.

Will Cities Soon Be Able to Feed Themselves?

Posted on Oct 2, 2008, Source: AlterNet

A growing interest in urban farming is sprouting all kinds of new ideas -- including growing food in high-rises.

Buying In: The Secret Dialogue Between What We Buy and Who We Are

Posted on Sep 18, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Rob Walker, author of a new book on consumer culture, explains how consumers embrace brands as part of their identities -- often without knowing it.

The Pornography of Power: Lust for Empire Has Weakened America

Posted on Jul 25, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Veteran journalist Robert Scheer on the media's complicity in war, the rise of the neocons and how even Nixon got some things right.

"They Used Pat for Public Consumption, Just Like Jessica Lynch": An Interview with Mary Tillman

Posted on May 26, 2008, Source: AlterNet

The official cover-up of football star-turned-soldier Pat Tillman's death by "friendly fire" has led his family on a four-year mission for justice.

"She Became the Poster Child for Torture": An Interview with "Standard Operating Procedure" Director Errol Morris

Posted on May 17, 2008, Source: AlterNet

In his new documentary, Errol Morris revisits Abu Ghraib, asking tough questions about what was and wasn't revealed in those famous photographs.

Kenya in Translation: An Interview with Ngugi wa Thiong'o

Posted on Mar 2, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Ngugi wa Thiong'o was imprisoned for writing in his own language. He speaks to AlterNet about the importance of language in battling oppression.

Self Help: $10 Billion for What?

Posted on Feb 26, 2008, Source: AlterNet

Self-help is everywhere, but does it work? One writer immersed herself in the industry for a year to find out.

Iraq's Insurgents Are Ordinary People

Posted on Jan 11, 2008, Source: AlterNet

A new film delves inside Iraqis' reasons for getting involved in the violent resistance movement.

The Commercialization of Christmas: What Would Jesus Buy?

Posted on Nov 23, 2007, Source: AlterNet

A camera crew followed the Reverend Billy across the country as he preached against our shopping-hungry culture. His message is just in time for the holiday frenzy.

How the Luxury Industry Went the Way of McDonald's

Posted on Sep 19, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Even a Louis Vuitton handbag isn't much different from a Big Mac.

Are Men Threatened by Funny Women?

Posted on Sep 4, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Comedy isn't just about laughter -- it's about power.

One Perfect Day: The Selling of the American Wedding

Posted on Jun 15, 2007, Source: AlterNet

Pre-World War II, many couples got married in clothes they already owned. Today, they spend thousands. In her new book, One Perfect Day, Rebecca Mead shows how the wedding industry became so powerful and who it has exploited in the process.

Taking on the Big Boys: Why Feminism is Good for Families, Business and the Nation

Posted on Jun 1, 2007, Source: AlterNet

In her book, Taking on the Big Boys, Ellen Bravo shows that ordinary women can effect change, and when they do, everyone benefits.
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