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Film World War II
  • Ida Kaminska

    Interview with Ida Kaminska

    Apr. 13, 1966

    Actor Ida Kaminska discusses her role in the film "The Shop on Main Street."

  • Discussing the book "The Best of Life" with editor David Scherman

    Oct. 12, 1973
  • Hildegard Knef discusses her book, "The Gift Horse: Report on a Life" and the experiences of her life in Nazi Germany and as an actress in America post World War II

    1960

    Studs interview with Hildegard Knef, actress and writer. They discuss her life in Nazi Germany during the war and her experience as an actress when she came to America. Studs and Hildegard read together from her book, "The Gift Horse." Knef describes her family, Nazi Germany, survival, and her experience as a German in American post WWII. Her husband, David Anthony Palastanga, also reads an excerpt from her book.

  • Dick Lester on "How I Won the War"

    Studs Terkel discusses "How I Won the War" with the film's creator, Richard Lester, in London, England

    Studs Terkel and Richard Lester discuss the impact of "How I Won the War" on both audiences and critics. Insight is offered on the unjustness of even just wars like World War Two. The film offers insight into the mindless acceptance of death. Terkel then closes the show with his impressions of London during his stay that includes a mention of race, culture, nightlife, and sports.

  • Jurek Becker

    Interview with Jurek Becker

    1986

    Interviewing author Jurek Becker.

  • Jerzy Bossak discusses Polish documentary films

    Apr. 21, 1981

    Jerzy Bossak discusses Polish documentary films.

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