Interview With 'Never Have I Ever' Star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
Never Have I Ever is a new coming-of-age show on Netflix. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with actor Maitreyi Ramakrishnan about her debut role.
Movie Interviews
It's Not Just A Phase: 'How To Build A Girl' Is About A Teen Still Figuring It Out
Beanie Feldstein stars in the film adaptation of Caitlin Moran's 2014 semi-autobiographical novel. She says this movie "gives everyone permission to make mistakes."
Steve Martin On His Years As A Comic — And Walking Away From Stand-Up
At the height of his fame, Martin shifted his focus from stand-up to acting and writing. He called his memoir, Born Standing Up, a biography of "someone I used to know." Originally broadcast in 2008.
What Alice Wu Wants To Say In 'The Half Of It'
Alice Wu's 2004 film 'Saving Face' changed the landscape of LGBTQ and Asian American cinema. Now, she's back with her new film 'The Half of It,' a sweet teen movie that bucks easy classification.
'Fresh Air' Remembers Bollywood Icon Irrfan Khan
One of India's most beloved film stars, Khan, who died April 29, became internationally known for his work in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Life of Pi. Originally broadcast in 2012.
Remembering Tony Award-Winning Character Actor Brian Dennehy
The burly actor, who died April 15, played the leading role in Death of a Salesman, in both the Broadway production as well as the 2000 TV movie. Dennehy spoke to David Bianculli in 1999.
In New Film About Gospel Pioneers The Clark Sisters, The Music Comes First
Director Christine Swanson's new film is about the celebrated Detroit gospel group, The Clark Sisters. She talks to host Rachel Martin about being adamant about casting women who could actually sing.
Writer-Director Alan Yang On 'Tigertail,' A Movie Different From His TV Comedies
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with writer and director Alan Yang about his new film Tigertail — a movie about immigration, family and lost love.
Judge Calls System's Treatment Of Those Who Have Mental Illnesses 'The Definition Of Insanity'
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Steven Leifman, who advocates for people with mental health issues in the criminal justice system. He's the focus of a PBS documentary.
New Documentary Examines How Black Girls Are Disproportionately Punished In Schools
NPR's Renee Montagne speaks to Monique Morris who produced the documentary "Pushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools," based on her book of the same name.