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Interview with Sapphire, the author of 'Push'

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Fifteen years after writing the book which became the film 'Precious,' Sapphire writes 'The Kid,' about Precious' son, Abdul.
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History and psychology of shoplifters in 'The Steal'

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Rachel Shteir's exhaustive new book traces shoplifting through the ages, and examines theories behind why people steal.
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Unnatural Acts: Harvard's persecution of gay students in 1920

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A new play portrays the Ivy League school's expulsion of a group of gay students over 90 years ago.
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Who benefits from race-based science

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A new book explores how big business and political systems benefit from classifying race as biological category.
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The murder of Argentinian musician Facundo Cabral

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The folk singer and peace activist is mourned across Latin America after he was shot to death in Guatemala.
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The 'Beats, Rhymes and Life' of A Tribe Called Quest

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Interview with Michael Rapaport, whose film documents the triumphs and travails of the hip-hop group, A Tribe Called Quest.
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A book about waiting in line

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In 1960s Russia, friendships develop, feuds and fist-fights erupt and romance blossoms for those waiting in 'The Line.'
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Director Seth Gordon on 'Horrible Bosses'

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The director talks about how his new film, "Horrible Bosses" was inspired by real-life bosses.
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A story of AIDs for a new generation

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For younger audiences, 'The Normal Heart' -- which recently won three Tony Awards -- is not just a tragedy, but a history lesson.
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Gillian Welch's first album in eight years

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The singer/songwriter has produced her long awaited album, 'The Harrow & The Harvest.'
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