A world of ideas. Writers / a presentation of WNET New York & WTTW Chicago ; directed and produced by Gail Pellett [and others].

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In wide-ranging conversations, thirteen celebrated literary figures from six nations discuss their work, politics, morals, and the future of American society.

Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:	Rovi Media Collection. Movies. Rovi K-12 education materials.
Corporate Authors:	WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.) WTTW (Television station : Chicago, Ill.) Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.) Athena (Firm)
Other Authors:	Pellett, Gail Moyers, Bill D. Achebe, Chinua Asimov, Isaac, 1920-1992 Doctorow, E. L., 1931-2015 Fisher, M. F. K. (Mary Frances Kennedy), 1908-1992 Fuentes, Carlos Gordimer, Nadine Haien, Jeannette Heller, Joseph Morrison, Toni Mukherjee, Bharati Walcott, Derek Wilson, August Wolfe, Tom Kingsolver, Barbara Roy, Arundhati Restrepo, Laura Lessing, Doris, 1919-2013 Walker, Alice, 1944- Allende, Isabel Kingston, Maxine Hong Erdrich, Louise
Language:	English
Language and/or Writing System:	In English, with English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Published:	Silver Spring, MD : Athena, [2010]
Edition:	Full screen.
Series:	Rovi Media Collection. Movies. Rovi K-12 education materials.
Subjects:	Authors > Interviews. Authorship. Authors > Political and social views. United States > Civilization. Interviews. Authors. Civilization. United States. Television series. Documentary television programs. Nonfiction television programs. Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Genre:	Interviews. Television series. Documentary television programs. Nonfiction television programs. Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Physical Description:	4 videodiscs (432 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Variant Title:	Writers. Bill Moyers a world of ideas.
Other Uniform Title:	World of ideas (Television program) Now with Bill Moyers (Television program) Bill Moyers journal.
Format:	Video DVD

Bill Moyers Journal : Theodore Olson and David Boies on Same-Sex Marriage

Published: Public Affairs Television (Firm), 2010

Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (56 min., 41 sec.)) : sound, color.

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Bill Moyers Journal : Alternatives for Afghanistan / Global Human Rights Initiatives

Published: Public Affairs Television (Firm), 2009

Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (56 min., 41 sec.)) : sound, color.

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Bill Moyers Journal : Filmmaker Oliver Stone

Published: Public Affairs Television (Firm), 2009

Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (52 min., 43 sec.)) : sound, color.

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Bill Moyers Journal : Investigating the Attacks in Gaza

Published: Public Affairs Television (Firm), 2009

Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (55 min., 38 sec.)) : sound, color.

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Bill Moyers Journal : Pray the Devil Back to Hell

Published: Public Affairs Television (Firm), 2009

Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (56 min., 12 sec.)) : sound, color.

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Applying the lessons of ancient Greece : Martha Nussbaum

Published: Films for the Humanities & Sciences, 2008

Physical Description: 1 videodisc (30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Video DVD

Arturo Madrid : challenging Hispanic stereotypes

Published: Films for the Humanities & Sciences, 2008

Physical Description: 1 videodisc (30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Video DVD

Bill Moyers Journal : Congressional Earmarks / Sarah Chayes on Afghanistan

Published: Public Affairs Television (Firm), 2008

Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (56 min., 40 sec.)) : sound, color.

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Bill Moyers Journal : Global Warming and Capitol Hill / Workplace Safety

Published: Public Affairs Television (Firm), 2008

Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (55 min., 4 sec.)) : sound, color.

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Bill Moyers Journal : Government Debt / American Unreason

Published: Public Affairs Television (Firm), 2008

Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (56 min., 11 sec.)) : sound, color.

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Bill Moyers Journal : Violence in Sadr City / Separation of Church and State in America

Published: Public Affairs Television (Firm), 2008

Physical Description: 1 online resource (1 video file (57 min., 49 sec.)) : sound, color.

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Chinua Achebe

Published: Films for the Humanities & Sciences, 2008

Physical Description: 1 videodisc (30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Video DVD

Louise Erdrich and Michael Dorris : searching for a Native American identity

Published: Films for the Humanities & Sciences, 2008

Physical Description: 1 videodisc (30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Video DVD