Alexander Payne

Monday 11/28/2011

Director Alexander Payne discusses his love of film, going to film school, and his new movie "The Descendants," starring George Clooney as a father trying to reconnect with his two daughters.

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Category: Entertainment
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Ezra Vogel; Alexander Payne
Entertainment, Books, History
Air Date 11/28/2011
Ezra Vogel discusses the writing of his book about Deng Xiaoping; movie director Alexander Payne on "The Descendants." 53:39
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Tim Russert
Politics
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Moderator of NBC's "Meet the Press" Tim Russert on his book, "Wisdom of Our Fathers." 34:05
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Kathryn Harrison
Books
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Calvin Trillin
Books
Air Date 06/10/1998
Calvin Trillin on his memoir, "Family Man," where he shares his personal experiences as a father. 22:26
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