Weekend Edition Student Film Showcase: Watch Standout Student Films
Each week in July, Weekend Edition is talking to student filmmakers about their projects. We found exceptional short films from filmmakers across the country.
Arts
Breaking Down The Details of Britney Spears' Conservatorship
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Jia Tolentino about her reporting with Ronan Farrow for the New Yorker that provides new details on Britney Spear's conservatorship and her father's control of it.
Tennessee Beauty School Teaches Importance Of Working With Black Hair
A Black hair salon in Tennessee is teaching people of other races how to do hair for Black women. So far, it's done lessons in Nashville and one in Portland.
Student Film 'Chuj Boys of Summer' Shines Gentle, Poetic Light on Home
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Max Walker-Silverman about Chuj Boys of Summer, his student film about an indigenous Guatemalan migrant who finds a new home in a small Rocky Mountain town.
Princess Diana Statue Unveiling Shows Mixed Emotions Over Role Of Princes Her Sons
At Kensington Palace last week, Princes William and Harry unveiled a statue of their mother on what would have been her 60th birthday. How the public views the role of the brothers varies widely.
Shakespeare In The Park Comes Back To New York City
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Oskar Eustis, artistic director of New York City's Public Theater, about the return of Shakespeare in the Park.
J.P. Morgan's Personal Librarian Was A Black Woman. This Is Her Story.
Belle Da Costa Greene was one of the most prominent career women of her time, but the world didn't know she was Black. A new novel from Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray tells her story.
Not My Job: We Quiz Soccer Expert Roger Bennett On Bowling
Roger Bennett is the co-creator of Men in Blazers, which started as a humble podcast before expanding into a broadcasting empire. His new memoir is Reborn in the USA.
Arts Venues Find Ways To Celebrate Joy And Process Grief As Vaccination Numbers Rise
As vaccination rates increase, this summer promises many more options for live entertainment than last and arts organizations are trying to figure out what audiences want for their "hot vax summer."
Nordstrom Partners With Luxury Hijab Brand
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with founder and CEO Hilal Ibrahim about her brand Henna & Hijabs. Nordstrom is now carrying her products.