The most popular programs for the Motion Pictures Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=421 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 14:20:48 GMT Chris Dodd, chairman and CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), talked about the state of the motion picture industry and the challenges presented by new and changing technologies. He was introduced by Angela Greiling Keane, President of the National Press Club. He warned about the regulation of content in movies and talked about mental health and its relation to gun violence. Other topics included the industry's movie ratings system, intellectual property and copyright infringement, and the growth of the industry both in the U.S. and abroad. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311020-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/311020-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ben Mezrich talked about his life and career and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included choosing the topics of his books, his research and writing style, and the experience of having books made into movies. A video clip was shown of an interview with Brian Sweany from July 15, 2011. Video clips were shown in the background, including form the movies [21] and [The Social Network]. Ben Mezrich is the author of novels and several nonfiction books including: [Ugly Americans: The True Story of the Ivy League Cowboys Who Raided the Asian Markets for Millions]; [Busting Vegas: The M.I.T Whiz Kid Who Brought the Casinos to Their Knees]; and [Rigged: The True Story of an Ivy League Kid Who Changed the World of Oil, from Wall Street to Dubai]. Two of his book, [The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook] and [Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions], have been made into motion pictures. His latest book is [Sex on the Moon: The Amazing Story Behind the Most Audacious Heist in History]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301874-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301874-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Yunte Huang talked about the life and times of Hawaii detective Chang Apana (1871-1933) and cultural impact that the fictional character based on him produced. He spoke at D.G. Wills Books in La Jolla, California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295806-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/295806-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Bruck talked about her book, [When Hollywood Had a King: The Reign of Lew Wasserman, Who Leveraged Talent into Power and Influence], published by Random House. The book traces Wasserman's life from his humble beginnings in Cleveland to a position of great influence in Hollywood. Through Wasserman, the book also tells the broader history of the interplay between Hollywood, politics, and the mob in the 20th century. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159444-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159444-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The panel debated Oliver Stone's controversial film, [JFK] and its depiction of events surrounding the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23934-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23934-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnesses testified on a proposal to establish a futures exchange through which investors could speculate on Hollywood film profits and losses, much as traditional commodities markets offer hedging opportunities on the future prices of agricultural and energy products and other financial instruments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293139-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/293139-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Stone described the development and filming of the movie, [J.F.K.] The movie subscribes to the conspiracy theory of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, describing a plot by conservative political figures to take over the government. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23792-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23792-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Media figures spoke in a forum on the 1992 Warner Brothers movie [Malcolm X], focusing on the role of films based on historical figures and their effect on current political thinking and historical thought. The panelists included a cast member from the movie, who is also on the theater department faculty at Howard University. Film clips from the movie were shown at points during the discussion, and the speakers responding to questions from members of the audience following their prepared remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38333-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/38333-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Willie Waffle talked about, among other topics, how the movie ratings system came about, how movies get their ratings, the impact on American culture and the disparities in the rating system. He responded to telephone calls and electronic mail. This program was part of a week-long series examining major events from 1968 and how they have impacted today's society. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205348-4 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205348-4 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Documentary filmmaker Greg Barker talked about his life and work, including his first job working for C-SPAN. A former freelance journalist and war correspondent, he has worked in over 50 countries across 6 continents. He has made films for HBO and for PBS Frontline, including: [The Survival of Saddam] (2000), [The Commanding Heights] (2001), [Campaign Against Terror] (2002), [Ghosts of Rwanda] (2004), [The Age of AIDS] (2006), [Showdown with Iran] (2007), and [Sergio] (2009). Clips were shown of shown from the documentaries and he discussed the techniques used to film them. Video in these documentaries may be disturbing to some viewers. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294650-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294650-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed how Oliver Stone's movie, [Nixon], portrays President Nixon's political career and presidential term. They debated how accurate the movie was and whether it even should have attempted to be more accurate. After about 45 minutes of panel discussion, they took questions from the audience. Mr. Dean served as a historical consultant for the film. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69647-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69647-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Burns talked about his nine-part PBS documentary, "Baseball," and described some of the history of the sport. Topics included Yogi Berra, Babe Ruth, the Negro League and racism, management and labor tensions, and the art of telling the story of history. After his presentation he responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60119-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/60119-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT A portion of this program contains language that some may find offensive. Authors and journalists participated in a panel to debate the impact of communism on the film industry at the 2005 Liberty Film Festival. Among the topics discussed were the blacklist of the mid-20th century and anti-war sentiments in Hollywood. Film historian John Meroney moderated the panel at the Pacific Design Center. Richard Schickel is the author of [Elia Kazan: A Biography], published by HarperCollins. Ronald Radosh is the author of [Red Star Over Hollywood: The Film Colony's Long Romance With the Left], published by Encounter Books. James Hirsen is the author of [Hollywood Nation: Left Coast Lies, Old Media Spin, and the New media Revolution], published by Crown Forum. Ed Rampell is the author of [Progressive Hollywood], published by the Disinformation Company. Jeff Britting is the author of [Ayn Rand: An Illustrated Life], published by Overlook Hardcover. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189795-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189795-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Civil War historian Gary Gallagher talked about his book [Causes Won, Lost, and Forgotten: How Hollywood and Popular Art Shape What We Know about the Civil War], published by The University of North Carolina Press. In the book he examines the depictions of the Civil War in films and television programs. Professor Gallagher contends that depending on the political and social landscape of the time of production some details for the reasons for the war are featured while others are diminished. He argues that even after the publication of over 60,000 books on the Civil War more people have been informed about this historical period by film and television. Professor Gallagher showed slides during his presentation. After his presentation he responded to questions from members of the audience. Gary Gallagher is the author and editor of several books on the Civil War, including [Lee and His Army in Confederate History], [The Lost Cause and Civil War History], and [The Antietam Campaign]. He was a Times-Mirror Foundation Distinguished Fellow at The Huntington Library, 2001-2002. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205385-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205385-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Film historian Steven Ross presents a history of politics and the film industry. Mr. Ross examines the impact that Hollywood has played on the American political landscape and profiles several actors and studio heads from the ideological left and right, from Charlie Chaplin and Jane Fonda to Ronald Reagan and Arnold Schwarzenegger. Steven Ross discussed his book on a panel with Mike Farrell, author of [Just Call Me Mike: A Journey to Actor and Activist] and Roger Simon, author of [Turning Right at Hollywood and Vine: The Perils of Coming Out Conservative in Tinseltown]. The panel was moderated by film critic Ella Taylor. After their discussion the panelists responded to questions from members of the audience. The program was a presentation of "ALOUD at Central Library" by the Los Angeles Library Foundation in association with the Los Angeles Public Library. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303403-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/303403-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Panelists discussed the historical accuracy and social commentary contained in the 1995 film, [Nixon], directed by Oliver Stone. Professor Schlesinger sharply criticized the film for blurring the line between history and fiction. After the presentations and Mr. Stone's response, the panelists took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77654-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77654-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Recording and motion picture industry officials and file-sharing advocates testified about the impact computer file sharing has had on the entertainment industry. Topics included copyright law, the availability of music and video files on the Internet. Ms. Sullivan was sued by Recording Industry Association for file sharing of copyrighted music. Subcommittee members' statements: 24 minutes Panel 1: Begins 2200: Valenti, Bainwol, LL Cool J, Negra. 1 hour 16 minutes Panel 2: Begins 2316: Morris, Broes, Gladwin, Sullivan, Chuck D. 1 hour Panel 3: Begins 0016: Moreno, DeLong. 21 minutes http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178430-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178430-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Steven Bach was interviewed on stage before an audience. He talked about his book [Leni: The Life and Work of Leni Riefenstahl], published by Knopf. German filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl is best known for her documentary films [Triumph of the Will] and [Olympia], produced during the Nazi regime. Riefenstahl was commonly known as "Hitler's filmmaker" and her work was used for propaganda purposes. But Leni Riefenstahl attempted to deny that she knew anything of the Holocaust during her time working with the Nazis. A short clip from Riefenstahl's film [Olympia] was shown. Mr. Bach responded to questions from members of the audience. Steven Bach teaches film studies and was formerly the head of production at United Artists. This program in the Edmund J. Safra Hall was part of the Museum's book club, Looking Back, Facing Forward, co-sponsored by the [Forward] and moderated by Gabriel Sanders. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198534-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/198534-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT The panelists talked about the film industry and the influence of Hollywood. Mr. Sheldon moderated the panel. Panelists responded to questions from the moderator and the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174873-5 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174873-5 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Grubin talked about the art of creating film biography and how to use film to explore the complexities of a president's character. During his lecture he showed excerpts from film documentaries to make his points. After his remarks he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123826-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/123826-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joined leaders in the film and music industries to talk about Hollywood's impact on American culture and how the industries are adapting to technological innovations. Other speakers included Universal Studios President Ron Meyer, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Co-Chair Rob Friedman and Imagine Entertainment co-founder Brian Grazer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308195-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308195-2 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Film director Rob Reiner talked about his career in Hollywood, marriage equality, climate change, immigration reform, guns rights and violent movies. He also talked about why he didn't run for Governor against Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2006. Mr. Reiner spoke with San Francisco TV anchor Dan Ashley at the Commonwealth Club of California. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310759-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310759-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kevin Leffler talked about his documentary film, [Shooting Michael Moore]. Mr. Leffler said he attended high school with Michael Moore in Michigan and worked with him for two years. In his film, Mr. Leffler examined Moore's work while utilizing some of Moore's production techniques such as interviews and humor. He criticized Moore for 'using' people and for misrepresentation of facts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199850-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/199850-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historian Currie Ballard talked about his discovery of rare film taken of Oklahoma's black communities in the 1920s by Solomon Sir Jones. Oklahoma was unique in that former black Indian slaves were able to accumulate property during the land runs of the 1890s, leading to the founding of over 50 predominantly African-American communities in the state. Mr. Ballard also talked about the history of the depiction of blacks in film. Various clips from the 1920s films were shown as well as a clip of "I Spy." Mr. Ballard was interviewed at the Melvin B. Tolson Black Heritage Center of Langston University. " C-SPAN's Local Content Vehicles (LCVs) made a stop in their "2012 LCV Cities Tour" in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on April 9-12 to feature the history and literary life of the community. Working with the Cox Communications local cable affiliate, they visited literary and historic sites where local historians, authors, and civic leaders were interviewed. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305773-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/305773-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants in a film drama about journalist Edward R. Murrow discussed the movie and the impact Murrow had on journalism and America's political culture. The film, titled [Good Night and Good Luck], focused on the confrontation between Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarty over the House Un-American Activities Committee. Following their discussion, the panelists responded to questions and comments from members of the audience. Journalist Marvin Kalb, a CBS correspondent from 1957-80 and was the last correspondent hired by Murrow, moderated the panel. The panel included George Clooney, who wrote, directed and acted in the film in the role of Murrow's producer Fred Friendly; David Strathairn, the actor who plays Murrow in the film; and Grant Heslov, who wrote, produced and acted in the film in the role of CBS producer Don Hewitt. The Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) hosted this event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, D.C. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188962-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/188962-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historian Emilie Raymond talked about her book, [From My Cold, Dead Hands: Charlton Heston and American Politics], published by University Press of Kentucky. She described Charlton Heston's movie career and his decades of political activism, including his efforts on behalf of both Democratic and Republican candidates, his advocacy for civil rights, and his presidency of the National Rifle Association. She said that Heston's beliefs parallel those of neoconservatives and that he assisted the neoconservative movement by popularizing its ideas. After her presentation the author responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194615-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/194615-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Marsha Orgeron, co-editor of the first collection of essays to address educational film in the United States, talked about her book, [Learning with the Lights Off: Educational Film in the United States]. Educational films were seen by millions of people and provided a catalog of 20th-century preoccupations and values in America. During her presentation she showed to examples of educational films. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308647-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308647-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about the upcoming movie [Black Hawk Down] and the 1993 battle for Mogadishu, Somalia portrayed in the movie that resulted in the death of 18 American soldiers. Following their remarks they answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168198-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168198-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Suzanne Finstad talked about her biography [Warren Beatty: A Private Man], published by Harmony Books. It chronicles both the private life and career of the movie actor. The author describes Mr. Beatty as a very private man and explains that the research for the book derived from interviews conducted with family and close friends, including Jane Fonda, Goldie Hawn, Mike Nichols, and Senators John McCain, Gary Hart, and George McGovern. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189225-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/189225-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Jobs talked about the future of computer-animated films, their impact on the industry and his latest film. He showed examples of animation art. He outlined new cooperative projects with the Disney company on upcoming projects and also talked about new directions in animation. THIS PROGRAM CANNOT BE SOLD. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103343-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/103343-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Screenwriter Steve Finefrock spoke on the topic, "The Other Hollywood: How Conservatives Are Making a Difference Along Sunset Boulevard." He talked about conservatives who work in Hollywood, saying that the entertainment industry is dominated by liberals. He described the reasons that conservatives are afraid to speak out. He said that, although outnumbered, conservatives such as Cyrus Nowrasteh, writer of the ABC film [Path to 9-11], have been successful in Hollywood. He analyzed how Hollywood really works and suggested how conservatives can learn to be politically influential. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201170-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201170-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Robb talked about his book, [Operation Hollywood: How the Pentagon Shapes and Censors the Movies], published by Prometheus Books. In the book, Mr. Robb examines the relationship between Hollywood and the Pentagon. He notes that many films are made with help, often in the form of equipment or technical advice, from the military. He also observes that the Pentagon is far more willing to help make movies that portray the military in a positive light, even sometimes demanding that scripts be altered or scenes deleted in exchange for cooperation. During this event, Mr. Robb also presented several of his source documents and responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182038-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182038-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hardy talked about the book he co-authored with Jason Clarke, [Michael Moore Is A Big Fat Stupid White Man], published by Regan Books. Mr. Hardy argued that Michael Moore, whom he described as a popular figure for the political left, is nothing but irresponsible and dishonest in his message. Mr. Hardy argued that Michael Moore is consistent in altering information and taking quotations out of context in all of his books and movies, and he challenged the public to hold him accountable for being misleading. Following his remarks, he responded to audience questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157868-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/157868-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Moore was honored at the First Annual Paul Wellstone Memorial Award Dinner of The Progressive Caucus of the Genesee County Democratic Party held at Mott Community College. Mr. Moore, who was originally from Flint, Michigan, gave an acceptance speech in which he criticized the war in Iraq. Among the topics he discussed were American troop withdrawal from Iraq, polls showing President Bush's declining popularity, Delphi Corporation filing bankruptcy, and criticism of celebrities. Mr. Moore also had a short dialogue with his sign language interpreter. Video footage was shown of his March 2003 Academy Award acceptance speech for his documentary [Bowling for Columbine]. Mr. Kildee introduced both the video and Mr. Moore. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190035-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/190035-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Roger Simon talked about his book [Blacklisting Myself: Memoir of a Hollywood Apostate in the Age of Terror] (Encounter Books; February 5, 2009). In his book Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Roger L. Simon tells the story of his transformation from financier of the Black Panther Breakfast Program to member of the political right. Topics included Hollywood radical chic, the new blacklist for conservatives in Hollywood, and how new media would destroy Hollywood as we know it. The guest interviewer was political commentator Armstrong Williams. Roger Simon is co-founder and chief executive officer of Pajamas Media. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his screenplay for [Enemies: A Love Story]. He is also an award-winning mystery novelist and creator of the Moses Wine series. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284000-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/284000-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Finneran spoke about the Silverdocs Film Festival. Christopher Quinn, director of [21 Up America], and Frank Popper, director of [Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore?], discussed their careers as documentary filmmakers and showed clips from their films. Afterward, the guests responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192898-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/192898-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Committee members heard from members and representatives of the Screen Actors Guild as well as members of the press regarding the rights of privacy as they pertain to public figures. They talked about legislation that would protect public figures from unwanted attention. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/106107-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/106107-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Clinton congratulated the five recipients of the 19th annual Kennedy Center Award for Life at a White House reception. Introduced by the first lady, the president read a brief biography of each honoree and praised each one. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77227-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/77227-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Hamburg talked about his book [JFK, Nixon, Oliver Stone and Me: An Idealist's Journey from Capitol Hill to Hollywood Hell], published by PublicAffairs Books. Mr. Hamburg worked for Senator John Kerry and Congressman Lee Hamilton before going out to Hollywood to co-produce Oliver Stone's motion picture [Nixon]. Mr. Hamburg talked about that experience and discussed the impact of Stone's movies on the country. He also talked about Stone's [JFK] and his own efforts, while working for Lee Hamilton, to get the House Assassination Committee's report released early. Following his talk, Mr. Hamburg answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/174391-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT A panel talked about the book, [The War], published by Knopf. Based on the PBS documentary film of the same name directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, [The War] offered a ground-level view of World War II, intertwining stories of service from four American towns: Waterbury, Connecticut; Mobile, Alabama; Luverne, Minnesota; and Sacramento, California. Lynn Novick, associate producer Sarah Botstein and veteran Walt Chamberlin participated in the panel discussion. Ward Chamberlin, who drove an ambulance with the American Field Service, talked about his experiences in the war and about filming with Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. Panelists responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201269-10 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201269-10 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jane Fonda, actor and activist, talked about her autobiography [My Life So Far], published by Random House. In it, Ms. Fonda focused on her childhood as the daughter of actor Henry Fonda, her days spent as an actress, her activism during the Vietnam War, and her marriages to activist Tom Hayden and entrepreneur Ted Turner. She also responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186303-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/186303-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Stone read portions of his recent autobiographical novel [A Child's Night Dream]. The book details his childhood and the influences that have made an impact on his life. Mr. Stone also talked about his approach to filmmaking and life and said he tries to approach everything with honesty. Following his prepared remarks, Mr. Stone took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/91421-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/91421-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT A symposium was held on the impact of the American movie industry on the U.S. economy. After a video address from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and remarks from Representative Rangel, Mr. Lynton gave the opening address and Mr. Smith gave the keynote address. A graduate film division presentation by students called "Why I Am a Filmmaker" was then shown. Senator Feinstein made opening remarks before the panel discussion moderated by Ron Grover. The event was held in the auditorium of the co-sponsor, the Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196582-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/196582-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Co-authors Marlowe, Shapiro and Bain talked about their book, [Darfur Diaries: Stories of Survival], published by Avalon Publishing Group. The independent filmmakers described traveling to the refugee camps in eastern Chad and in Darfur in October 2004. They sneaked across the border between Chad and Sudan and remained behind rebel lines. They interviewed refugees living in camps to produce their documentary film, [Darfur Diaries: Message from Home], about stories of survival in Darfur. Then they wrote a book about their experiences filming the documentary. After their presentations, they responded to questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195526-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/195526-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Witnessed testified regarding the use of tobacco in motion pictures, and whether such portrayals lead to smoking among children and adolescents. Dr. Dalton presented a study on the subject. Other issues discussed included the desirability of government regulation, freedom of expression for filmmakers, and educational projects of governments and the motion picture industry. A portion of the hearing contains language some might find offensive. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181803-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/181803-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Studio executives testified about a recent Federal Trade Commission report on marketing violent entertainment to children. The report criticized the entertainment industry for marketing violent and mature video games, movies and music to children. Several senators tried to extract promises from the executives not to market R-rated material to minors through focus groups and prime time television advertising. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159463-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/159463-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Michael Medved, an author, film critic and syndicated radio talk show host, criticized Hollywood and the media's impact on our society. Topics included the history of political debates, powerlessness caused by television viewing, and the San Diego of his childhood. He also took questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183120-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183120-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Coinciding with the dedication of the National World War II Memorial, the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage held a four-day "Tribute to a Generation: National World War II Reunion" on the National Mall. In this session, actor and Army Air Corps veteran Jack Palance talked about World War II veterans as film performers, focusing on his own experiences. He also addressed the impact of the film industry on the war and vice versa. Mr. Doherty moderated the discussion. Mr. Palance responded to questions from the moderator and the audience. Near the conclusion of this event, Mr. Palance introduced his wife, who then made brief remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182070-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182070-3 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Bossie talked about presidential politics and his new movie [Celsius 41.11] which is a conservative response to Michael Moore's film [Fahrenheit 9/11]. His film was aired Friday night, October 1, 2004 at the first-ever conservative film festival - the Liberty Film Festival - in Los Angeles. Mr. Bossie is an executive producer of the movie, which is based on his book [The Many Faces of John Kerry], published by WND Books. He responded to audience telephone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183725-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183725-3 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dan Glickman was interviewed about the efforts of the Motion Picture Association of America to keep content from being pirated. Topics included both physical and Internet piracy of movies, the financial loss to the industry, the concept of "fair use," and piracy laws. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events that shape telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201096-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/201096-1 Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT