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Abram Chayes discusses the mining of the Nicaraguan Harbor by U.S. Naval forces
May. 16, 1985 Abram Chayes, Professor of International Law at Harvard University, discusses the United States’ foreign relations with Nicaragua and the International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court.
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Spiet Himmelsturb discusses the little school movement
1968 Spiet Himmelsturb, a school teacher, talks about the little school where he works. Parents, teachers and students all have a say in how the school is run. Eighty percent of a teacher's salary is paid by the Danish government. Himmelsturb explains that no grades are given in the school. A walking tour of the school transpires seeing the children knit and weave and play jazz instruments. [part 2 is missing].
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Ying Ruocheng discusses the Chinese production of “Death of a Salesman"
Nov. 26, 1984 Ying Ruocheng, actor and director, starring in the Chinese production of Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman," discusses his acting career, Chinese culture, and theater adaptations. Includes an interview with Arthur Miller.
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John Bird and Eleanor Bron discuss television and the theatre ; part 2
1962 Eleanor Bron explained that audiences want something new from actors all the time. Bron said she was leery of all the newness because people would get bored. John Bird added that at times, it's difficult to be creative. In the end, they both spoke of their looking around for a two-person show to do together.
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John Bird and Eleanor Bron discuss television and the theatre ; part 1
1962 Eleanor Bron said television provided its audience with too many facts. Bron also said it’s dreadful to hear about all the misery and tragedy going on in today’s world. In contrast, John Bird said the television offered its audience an opportunity to learn more about world affairs. Switching to the topic of theatre, Bron said she preferred working in the theatre because, as an actor, she has more control over what’s done at every performance. In contrast again, Bird said he did not like acting on the stage.
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