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Celebrated authors discuss their work, politics, morals, and the future of American society “Exploring, illuminating, defining” —The New York TimesWriters give voice to the thoughts, dreams, and discontents of our times in these selections from the Peabody Award-winning PBS series. Join Bill Moyers as he engages 13 celebrated literary figures—“people with ideas and vision and insight” (The New York Times)—in wide-ranging conversations about life, art, and contemporary issues. Participants include Nobel Prize winners Toni Morrison and Nadine Gordimer, sharing their thoughts on moral imagination in storytelling; pioneering journalist and novelist Tom Wolfe, discussing Wall Street and neighborhood politics; and acclaimed writer and thinker Isaac Asimov, talking about science and social change. Hailing from six nations and representing literary forms from poetry to performance, these gifted artists offer thought-provoking perspectives on the human condition that are both uniquely personal and universally relevant. In a broadcasting career spanning nearly 40 years, journalist Bill Moyers distinguished himself at Newsday, NBC, CBS, and PBS. His many honors include lifetime achievement Emmy&reg and Peabody awards.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 11.2 ounces
Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Box set, Multiple Formats, Color
Release date ‏ : ‎ February 15, 2011
Actors ‏ : ‎ Bill Moyers
Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
Studio ‏ : ‎ ACORN MEDIA
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004CQZFEO
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1