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Finding the Sarajevo Haggadah.

Photojournalist Edward Serotta has documented the community of Bosnian Jews in Sarajevo, and their efforts to rescue their Muslim, Serb, and Croat friends and neighbors during the siege. His book is "Survival in Sarajevo: How a Jewish Community Came to the Aid of its City." (Central Europe Center for Research & Documentation). Terry will also talk with him about his recent trip to Sarajevo to look for the the legendary Sarajevo Haggadah -- a 700 year old Spanish masterpiece that's valued at 10 million dollars. During the Holocaust, Muslims hid it from the Nazis.

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Bertrand Tavernier Discusses the Innovations of the Lumière Brothers.

Bertrand Tavernier is considered one of the most acclaimed French film makers since the New Wave artists appeared in the late 50s. The New Wave method was marked by relying heavily on handheld cameras and improvisational acting. Tavernier gained fame as an important post-New Wave film artist. Probably his best known work to Americans is "Round Midnight." Tavernier is currently touring various cities as part of the Lumiere Institute's celebration of 100 years of motion pictures. Tavernier is president of the Institute.

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