Meet three authors who wrote some of the most banned books in America
Jodi Picoult, Maia Kobabe and Sandra Cisneros have each written books that have been challenged and banned throughout the country.
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Reevaluating the NBA GOAT debate: Beyond Jordan and LeBron
Kevin Merida explores why the legendary Celtic Bill Russell should be part of the GOAT debate — for his skills and bravery on and off the court.
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Author Percival Everett talks 'American Fiction' and his new book 'James'
Author Percival Everett will be at the Coolidge Corner Theatre on June 4 to discuss "James," followed by a showing of "American Fiction." Ahead of his appearance at the Coolidge, Everett sat down with executive arts editor and "The Culture Show" host Jared Bowen to discuss his work. -
Regaling tales of the Gloucester Sea Serpent, a forgotten legend of cryptozoology
Jeff Belanger, host of the podcast "New England Legends," says sightings of the sea serpent were so common that local papers stopped reporting on it. -
Ethan Hawke on making a 'dangerous' film
The actor, writer, and director joined The Culture Show to talk with host Jared Bowen about his latest film, "Wildcat," before a series of appearances at screenings of the film at the Coolidge Corner Theatre.
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