A world of ideas. Writers (DVD) [videorecording] / a presentation of WNET New York & WTTW Chicago ; directed and produced by Gail Pellett ... [et al.].
Title from container. At head of title: Bill Moyers. Host, Bill Moyers. Originally broadcast 1988-1990 as sixteen episodes of the PBS television series: A world of ideas. Accompanying material may include a viewer's guide comprising an introduction by Bill Moyers, participant biographies, and an article on Americans' reading habits. Special features: Bonus interviews from Now with Bill Moyers and Bill Moyers journal (2002-2010, 205 min.); author book lists and biographies of Bill Moyers and bonus inteview subjects.
Contents:
episode 1. Chinua Achebe -- episode 2. Isaac Asimov (part 1) -- episode 3. Isaac Asimoc (part 2) -- episode 4. E.L. Doctorow -- episode 5. M.F.K. Fisher -- episode 6. Carlos Fuentes -- episode 7. Nadine Gordimer -- episode 8. Jeannette Haien -- episode 9. Joseph Heller -- episode 10. Toni Morrison (part 1) -- episode 11. Toni Morrison (part 2) -- episode 12. Bharati Mukherjee -- episode 13. Derek Walcott -- episode 14. August Wilson -- episode 15. Tom Wolfe (part 1) -- episode 16. Tom Wolfe (part 2) -- Bonus interviews. Barbara Kingsolver ; Arundhati Roy ; Laura Restrepo ; Doris Lessing ; Alice Walker ; Isabel Allende ; Maxine Hong Kingston ; Louise Erdrich.
Summary:
In wide-ranging conversations, thirteen celebrated literary figures from six nations discuss their work, politics, morals, and the future of American society.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.