Enriched with screen clips from his past films, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Jonathan Demme, in conversation with Antonio Monda, offers unique insight into the major influences on his career.
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February 2015
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Le Conversazioni: An Evening with Jonathan Demme
February 24th, 2015
Jonathan Demme, Antonio Monda (moderator)
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February 2015
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The American Revolution and the Fate of the British Empire
February 21st, 2015
Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy
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Historian Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy dispels the commonly-accepted myth of British incompetence and explores how the Americans achieved their surprising victory.
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February 2015
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Great Battles of the Civil War: The Wilderness and Beyond
February 18th, 2015
James M. McPherson, Craig L. Symonds, Harold Holzer (moderator)
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Renowned historians relive the military struggles during the 1864 battles for the Wilderness—including Sheridan’s Ride, The Crater, and Jubal Early’s Raid on Washington.
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February 2015
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The Voting Rights Act of 1965
February 11th, 2015
Randall Kennedy
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Professor Randall Kennedy examines the origins, designs, and consequences of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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February 2015
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Great Battles of the Civil War: Fredericksburg
February 9th, 2015
John F. Marszalek, James M. McPherson, Harold Holzer (moderator)
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Three Civil War experts re-imagine the power and impact of the neglected battle of Fredericksburg.
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