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Theater and Film Director Peter Brook
In 1985, Brook staged a nine-hour version of the Indian sacred text, the Mahabharata, which he shortened for film and television. Previously, Brook directed the Royal Shakespeare Company, and later founded the International Center for Theater Research, which is to committed to including actors of all ethnic backgrounds into its performances. Despite prolific work for the stage, Brook originally aspired to be a film director. He incorporated his experience in both genres in his movie Marat/Sade.
How Hawaiians Made the Guitar Their Own
Rock historian Ed Ward recently returned from a trip to Hawaii, where he immersed himself in the local music traditions. He says that slide guitar became a staple in contemporary times, and became so distinctive that country musicians in the South imitated the style
Looking Ahead to the Fall TV Season
Television critic David Bianculli reports back from the annual TV critics' gathering to talk about what networks have planned. He says that Fox is dominating, and the other channels are producing more and edgier shows to compete.
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