'Fences' And 'Hidden Figures' Explore Race, And More, In Midcentury America
Hidden Figures is a true story about the African-American women of America's space program, and Fences is based on a play by August Wilson.
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At Last, Harriet Tubman Strides Onto Our Screens
The legendary abolitionist hasn't had a big place in popular culture. But with an upcoming movie starring Viola Davis and her appearance in the TV show Underground, that's starting to change.
Denzel Washington And Viola Davis On Adapting 'Fences' And Honoring August Wilson
The actors star in a new film adaptation of Wilson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Davis says it's "about a flawed man ... who doesn't understand the extent to which he is destroying [his family]."
Actors Take On Expanded Vocal Duties In Movie 'Sing'
The new animated movie Sing features animals competing in a music competition like American Idol. Executive Music Producer Harvey Mason Jr. and actress Jennifer Hudson discuss the making of the movie.
Desserts To Help Ring In The New Year
Pastry chef Aggie Chin talks with NPR's Ailsa Chang about desserts for your New Year's Eve party. This week, it's citrus pavlova cake.
Mini Time Capsules: Photographer Wants Your Undeveloped Film For New Project
The "Lost Rolls America" program encourages Americans to submit a forgotten roll of film to be developed. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with photographer and program creator Ron Haviv.
After Sexual Assault Allegations, Race Colors Stars' Reputations Differently
NPR's Ailsa Chang chats with BuzzFeed's Anne Helen Petersen about actors Nate Parker and Casey Affleck. Both are the subject of allegations of sexual assault, but their reputations have fared differently.
Author Interview: 'The Private Life Of Mrs. Sharma'
Renuka Sharma is a dutiful wife and a devoted mother. Life is going as planned until she meets a man at the metro station, and begins an affair. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks to Ratika Kapur about her book.
One Letter, Two Words Make Up This Week's Sunday Puzzle
A good golf game will help you with next week's challenge.
Get A Global Perpective With 5 Of The Year's Best Books In Translation
Small publishers and big indie powerhouses alike showcased international voices this year — we pick out a few of our favorites, from a bitter marriage drama to the memoirs of a polar bear family.