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Movie Interviews
'Rosenwald' Celebrates 'The Greatest Philanthropist You've Never Heard Of'
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews Aviva Kempner about her latest documentary on Julius Rosenwald, the successful businessman who helped advance the cause of educating African-Americans in the South.
Lily Tomlin At 75: The Actress Discusses Great Roles, Old Cars And Coming Out
The star of the film Grandma and the Netflix series Grace and Frankie married her partner of 42 years, Jane Wagner, in 2013. Tomlin discusses her work and her decision to be open about her sexuality.
Biopic 'Straight Outta Compton' Tells The Epic Story Of Hip-Hop And N.W.A
The original members of N.W.A produced the film, which opens nationwide Friday. Like the group's story, the making of Straight Outta Compton — which took 11 years — is filled with drama.
'60s Spies Hit The Big Screen, With Guy Ritchie Flair
The British director has rebooted The Man from U.N.C.L.E., the much loved television show from the 1960s. His new film gives American agent Napoleon Solo and Soviet spy Illya Kuryakin new backstories.
Jason Segel On Breakups, Bromances And 'Freaks And Geeks'
The star of the The End of the Tour may be best known for his "bromance" films. "These kind of buddy movies are allowing men to open up a little bit," Segel says. Originally broadcast March 23, 2009.
A 'Diary' Unlocked: A Teenage Coming-Of-Age Story Put On Film
When she was 15, Phoebe Gloeckner lost her virginity to her mother's boyfriend. Gloeckner wrote about the experience in The Diary of a Teenage Girl, which Marielle Heller adapted into a film.
'May Allah Bless France!' Tells The Story Of France's Hip-Hop Gatekeepers
Rapper Abd Al Malik, who grew up in the depressed suburbs of France, has turned his story into a soaring film memoir.
Straight From Diablo Cody's Life: 'Ricki' And Difficult Families
In the film Ricki and the Flash, Meryl Streep plays a mother who abandoned her family to become a rock star. Both Streep and writer Diablo Cody say the story of the film hits close to home.
'Who Am I Without My Sport?' Greg Louganis On Life After Olympics
The documentary Back On Board traces the highs and lows of the star diver's career, the turmoil he faced as a gay, HIV-positive athlete — and the identity crisis that he experienced after retirement.