February 28, 1997

Al Pacino Takes on Shakespeare in "Looking for Richard"

Pacino is starring in "Donnie Brasco" with Johnny Depp. Before that, Pacino directed, produced and starred in the experimental film "Looking for Richard," which goes behind the scenes of a production of Shakespeare's Richard the Third. (REBROADCAST from 10/24/96)

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Al Pacino

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Terry Gross

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, February 28, 1997: Review of the film "Donnie Brasco"; Interview with Joseph Pistone; Interview with Al Pacino; Review of John Fahey's album "City of Refuge"; Obituary for…

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February 28, 1997

05:04

A Strong Bond of Friendship Can't Be Broken by Mob Film Cliches

Film critic John Powers reviews the new film, "Donnie Brasco" about an FBI agent who goes undercover to infiltrate the mob. It stars Johnny Depp and Al Pacino.

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February 28, 1997

16:27

The Real Life Donnie Brasco on Infiltrating the New York Mafia

A 1989 interview with Joseph Pistone, the FBI agent who went undercover as Donnie Brasco. His successful infiltration of the mob led to over 100 convictions. The new Pacino/Depp film is based on his experiences. (REBROADCAST from 1/12/89)

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Joseph D Pistone

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February 28, 1997

04:39

A Bizarre Guitarist Returns with a New Record.

Critic Milo Miles on experimental acoustic guitarist John Fahey. Fahey's latest album is "City of Refuge."

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February 28, 1997

06:42

Tony Williams: A Prodigy Who Died Young

We remember jazz drummer Tony Williams, who died of a heart attach Sunday at the age of 51. As a teen prodigy, Williams played with the Miles Davis Quintet, and later drummed with Jimi Hendrix and John Coltrane. (REBROADCAST from 5/25/90)

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Tony Williams

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Al Pacino Takes on Shakespeare in "Looking for Richard"

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Other segments from the episode on February 28, 1997

A Strong Bond of Friendship Can't Be Broken by Mob Film Cliches

The Real Life Donnie Brasco on Infiltrating the New York Mafia

A Bizarre Guitarist Returns with a New Record.

Tony Williams: A Prodigy Who Died Young

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