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Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers team up to create 'No Other Land'
This Oscar-nominated documentary, which tells the story of the Israeli military's demolition of Palestinian homes in the West Bank, was created by a team of two Palestinian and two Israeli filmmakers.
'Biggest Little Farm' Chronicles One Couple's Effort To 'Jump-Start The Soil'
by Dave Davies
Molly and John Chester took a massive leap when they decided to leave Los Angeles to start an organic farm. John's new documentary tells the story of their struggles and successes.
'What Doesn't Kill You' Is A Humorous, Authentic Take On Growing Up Black
by Soraya Nadia McDonald
In his new book of essays, Damon Young, co-founder of the blog Very Smart Brothas, sticks it to his high school bully — while also offering insights into race, power and how to be a modern man.
'Fresh Air' Remembers 'Boyz N The Hood' Director John Singleton
by Terry Gross
Singleton, who died April 29, spoke to Fresh Air in 1991 about his semi-autobiographical movie, which centered on kids growing up surrounded by drug addiction and gang violence in South Central L.A.
Remembering Jo Sullivan Loesser, Wife Of 'Guys And Dolls' Creator Frank Loesser
by Terry Gross
Jo Sullivan Loesser, who died April 28, married Frank Loesser after starring in his Broadway show, The Most Happy Fella. After Frank died in 1969, she helped preserve his legacy.
From Family Drama To Global Apocalypse, These Two Novels Keep You Riveted
by Maureen Corrigan
'Dead To Me' Is One Of The Best — And Most Unpredictable — Series On TV
by David Bianculli
Netflix's new, 10-part dark comedy series is a terrific character study of two women (played by Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini) who meet at a therapy group to deal with grief issues.
Journalist Explains John Bolton's Push For 'Aggressive Use' Of American Power
by Terry Gross
New Yorker writer Dexter Filkins says President Trump's current national security adviser is a hawk who sees America as "a colossus operating anywhere it wants."
'Moneyland' Reveals How Oligarchs, Kleptocrats And Crooks Stash Fortunes
by Terry Gross
Journalist Oliver Bullough runs kleptocracy tours in London, in which he points out mansions bought by corrupt foreign leaders and oligarchs. Moneyland describes their secretive transnational world.
Lizzo Proves She's Ready For The Big Time With 'Cuz I Love You'
by Ken Tucker
Singer, rapper and dancer Lizzo has been playing the flute since she was in junior high. The diverse set of songs on her new album showcase an immensely ambitious — and talented — artist.