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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.
How Dark Money, Gerrymandering And Democratic Complacency Altered Wisconsin Politics
by Dave Davies
Dan Kaufman, author of The Fall of Wisconsin, says the state's experienced a conservative transformation in recent years — despite a tradition of progressive politics dating back to the 19th century.
Virtual Band Gorillaz Brings Intimacy And Eager Energy To 'The Now Now'
by Ken Tucker
Co-created by visual artist Jamie Hewlett and musician Damon Albarn, Gorillaz is fronted by four animated characters — but critic Ken Tucker says there's "nothing cartoonish" about the new album.
Thoughtful Documentary Brings Viewers 'Inside' The Mind Of Robin Williams
by David Bianculli
A new HBO documentary explores great work — and complicated private life — of the late actor and comedian. Critic David Bianculli says Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind is best when it gets serious.
Remembering 1950s Hollywood Heartthrob Tab Hunter
by Terry Gross
Hunter, who died Sunday, made more than 50 films, including Damn Yankees, Battle Cry and That Kind of Woman, before coming out as gay later in life. He spoke to Fresh Air in 2005.
'Fresh Air' Conversations With The Late Cartoonist John Callahan
by Terry Gross
Callahan was a paraplegic, recovered alcoholic who poked fun at people like himself. He died in 2010; the film Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far on Foot is based his life. First broadcast in '89 and '91.