A world of ideas. Writers
(DVD)

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DVD
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (approximately 432 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
UPC
054961852994

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General Note
Originally broadcast 1988-1990 as sixteen episodes of the PBS television series: A world of ideas.
General Note
Special features of this DVD set: Bonus interviews from Now with Bill Moyers and Bill Moyers journal (2002-2010, 205 min.) ; author book lists ; biographies of Bill Moyers ; bonus inteview subjects.
Creation/Production Credits
Additional directors: Betsy McCarthy, Elena Mannes, Catherine Tatge (episode 7), Dominique Lasseur, Leslie Clark.
Participants/Performers
Bill Moyers, host.
Description
In wide-ranging conversations, thirteen celebrated literary figures from six nations discuss their work, politics, morals, and the future of American society.
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Chinua Achebe: As the author of poetry, children's books, essays, and novels, including the bestselling Things fall apart, Achebe discusses the challenges of forging cultural identity in postcolonial Africa.
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Isaac Asimov: Winner of numerous writing awards including multiple Hugos and Nebulas-- Asiimov shares his thoughts on the morality of science and the tensions between religion and reason. He also explains the need to rethink education and raise awareness of global environmental threats.
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E.L. Doctorow: Winner of the National Book Award and PEN/Faulkner Award, among other honors, Doctorow discusses the curent state of the novel and the role of the artist in society.
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M.F.K. Fisher: The celebrated essayist and memoirist speaks frankly about growing old, the aesthetics of eating and living well.
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Carlos Fuentes: A novelist, essayist, playwright, and screenwriter, Fuentes discusses the political and cultural challenges facing his native Mexico and intra-American relations.
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Nadine Gordimer: The internationally acclaimed novelist tells of growing up under apartheid, her early influences, and the political turmoil in her native South Africa.
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Jeannette Haien: A concert pianist, music teacher, and novelist, Haien shares her thoughts on the structure of music and fiction and the importance of "emotional memory" in her work.
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Joseph Heller: The novelist who added the term "Catch 22" to the American lexicon discusses the absurdity of politics and the seriousness of comedy.
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Toni Morrison: Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize for Literature, Morrison tells of putting her characters "on a cliff" to reveal what they're made of. She also discusses the liberating power of love--in fiction, in real life, and in motherhood.
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Bharati Mukherjee: Born in India, this award-winning novelist and writer calls America "a stage for transformation"--not only for herself, but also for her fellow countrymen.
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Derek Walcott: The Caribbean-born writer speaks of poets' obsession with language and truth telling and the "divine discontent" at the heart of all art.
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August Wilson: As a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Wilson discusses how the linguistic environment shapes African Americans and how his characters find nobility in struggle.
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Tom Wolfe: Novelist, essayist, and cultural critic, Wolfe shares his thoughts on Wall Street greed, "media ricochet," and the power of neighborhood politics. He offers more observations on contemporary culture and the specious conflict between intellectuals and "the masters."
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD.
Language
Audio track in English ; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Pellett, G., Moyers, B. D., Achebe, C., Doctorow, E. L., Erdrich, L., Fisher, M. F. K. 1., Fuentes, C., Gordimer, N., Haien, J., Heller, J., Kingsolver, B., Kingston, M. H., Lessing, D., Mukherjee, B., Restrepo, L., Roy, A., Walcott, D., Wilson, A., Wolfe, T., Walker, A., Morrison, T., Allende, I., & Asimov, I. (2010). A world of ideas (Full screen.). Athena.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Gail. Pellett et al.. 2010. A World of Ideas. Athena.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Gail. Pellett et al.. A World of Ideas Athena, 2010.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Pellett, Gail., et al. A World of Ideas Full screen., Athena, 2010.

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