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Herman Badillo discusses "A Bill of No Rights: Attica and the American Prison System"
Jun. 26, 1972 Congressman Herman Badillo discusses the prisoner uprising at Attica Correctional Facility in upstate New York, and how race played a role in the unwarranted killing of inmates and the subsequent government and administrative cover up of the incident. Badillo reads excerpts from his book, "A Bill of No Rights: Attica and the American Prison System," and discusses prisoner rights, rehabilitation, and the endemic injustice and racism in the American prison system.
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Lucien Bodard discusses his book "Green Hell: Massacre of the Brazilian Indians" ; part 2
1972 French author Lucien Bodard discusses the genocide of indigenous tribes in Brazil, which dates back to the 16th century.
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Jerome Holtzman discusses baseball, journalism, and his book "No Cheering in the Press Box"
Aug. 15, 1974 Sportswriter Jerome Holtzman discusses his book "No Cheering in the Press Box."
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Peter Bogdanovich discusses the "Last Picture Show" ; part 2
Interviewing writer and director Peter Bogdanovich about his film “The Last Picture Show.” The second part of the program, “A panel of producers and directors discusses education in film,” will begin at 44:45.
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Kay Boyle discusses her book “The Long Walk at San Francisco State”
Interviewing novelist, essayist, and poet Kay Boyle. She discusses her work as an educator at San Francisco State College and as an advocate for her students.
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A panel of producers and directors discuss film education ; part 1
A panel of producers and directors, Father Paul Carrico, Mike Whitney, Ron Sutton, Dick Lukenson, and Leo Dratfield discuss film theory and education on film in the classroom.
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Donna Kay Borrenpohl discusses her life and interests
Studs interviews a junior college freshman, Donna Kay Borrenpohl. They touch on subjects such as her life growing up on a farm, auto mechanic work, and gender stereotypes in career interests. Content Warning: This conversation includes racially and/or culturally derogatory language and/or negative depictions of Black and Indigenous people of color, women, and LGBTQI+ individuals. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.
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Jimmy Breslin discusses his book “The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight” ; part 1
Jimmy Breslin discusses and reads excerpts from “The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight,” his novel about a Brooklyn Mafia boss. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.
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Jimmy Breslin discusses his book “The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight” ; part 2
Jimmy Breslin discusses and reads excerpts from “The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight,” his novel about a Brooklyn Mafia boss.
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