May 17, 1991

Journalist Eric Lax Witnesses the Rise of Woody Allen

Lax has written a new biography of the prominent New York actor and director. Lax first interviewed Allen in 1971 during the filming of "Bananas," and over the next 20 years they kept up an on-going conversation.

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Eric Lax

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Terry Gross

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, May 17, 1991: Interview with Gerald Posner and Karl Saur, Jr.; Interview with Eric Lax; Review of the film "Eating."

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May 17, 1991

22:31

The Children of Nazis Discuss Their Parents' Legacies

Journalist Gerald Posner's new book, "Hitler's Children," examines the lives of the sons and daughters of leaders of the Third Reich. It includes the accounts from the children of Dr. Joesph Mengele, Rudolf Hess, and Karl Saur--whose son joins the interview.

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May 17, 1991

03:34

Henry Jaglom Has Few Insights on Women in "Eating"

Film critic Stephen Schiff reviews "Eating," the new film by Henry Jaglom. Using largely improvised dialogue and little plot, it focuses on women's relationship with food.

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Stephen Schiff

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The Children of Nazis Discuss Their Parents' Legacies

Henry Jaglom Has Few Insights on Women in "Eating"

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