Jamil Abu-Wardeh: The Axis of Evil Middle East Comedy Tour

July 1, 2010 (almost 14 years ago)

In this talk, Jamil Abu-Wardeh talks about comedy in the Middle East. How they are trying to show that being funny is also part of being Middle Eastern. He issues out a challenge to change the current narrative and bring the Middle Eastern image to a more positive light.

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Jehane Noujaim: A Global Day of Film

February 1, 2006 (over 18 years ago)

In this talk, Filmmaker Jehane Noujaim presents her wish. A day of film where the whole world watches together in a communal experience. She hopes this will jumpstart the movement that will make people understand each other better and will eventually lead to world peace. The wish was fulfilled a...

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Natasha Tsakos: Natasha Tsakos' Multimedia Theatrical Adventure

February 1, 2009 (over 15 years ago)

In this theatrical talk, Artist Natasha Tsakos tells us about her multimedia theatrical adventure. She expresses how she loves theater and all of the things it does for of us. She expounds on imagination and how important the ability to imagine is. She then sends the message that science and art ...

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Einstein the Parrot: Einstein the Parrot Talks and Squawks

February 1, 2006 (over 18 years ago)

In this delightful talk, Einstein the Parrot talks and squawks for our entertainment. She thoroughly charms us with her large vocabulary and funny antics.

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Mike deGruy: Hooked by an Octopus

April 1, 2010 (about 14 years ago)

Mike deGruy's curiosity for octupus species led to his discovery of a lot of marine communities and his passion to help preserve the marine environment.

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Siegfried Woldhek: Siegfried Woldhek Shows How He Found the True Face of Leonardo

February 1, 2008 (over 16 years ago)

Prolific illustrator Siegfried Woldhek shares how he discovered the face of the great Leonardo da Vinci.

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Alison Jackson: Alison Jackson Looks at Celebrity

July 1, 2005 (almost 19 years ago)

Alison Hackson's provocative and even scandalous play in celebrity photographs ignites the masses' thinking and imagination.

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Newton Aduaka: The Story of Ezra

June 1, 2007 (almost 17 years ago)

In this talk, Newton Aduaka shows some clips of his films. He relates what cinema means to him and gives emphasis on "Ezra" a film about a child soldier. He presents a contrasting outlook regarding the advancements that Africa has made but to also remember it's past so they would not go back.

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Ben Katchor: Comics of Bygone New York

February 1, 2002 (over 22 years ago)

In this talk, cartoonist Ben Katchor draws us into his surreal world. He reads some of his comic strips and they provide a very observant view of stories that can be found everywhere.

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Brian Skerry: Brian Skerry Reveals Ocean's Glory and Horror

April 1, 2010 (about 14 years ago)

Brian Skerry shows photographs of underwater wonders and the human horrors we are causing to the ocean's majectic life forms.

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