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'Uniquely Nasty' Remembers The U.S. Ban On Gay Federal Workers

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Michael Isikoff and Charles Francis about their documentary Uniquely Nasty, which explores the government's campaign against gay workers starting in the 1950s.

'Uniquely Nasty' Remembers The U.S. Ban On Gay Federal Workers

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How 'The Martian' Became A Science Love Story

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How 'The Martian' Became A Science Love Story

The movie about a stranded astronaut is being hailed for its scientific realism. Andy Weir, who wrote the book the film is based on, is a longtime computer programmer who sees romance in numbers.

How 'The Martian' Became A Science Love Story

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Sandstorms, Explosions, Potatoes, Oh My: 'Martian' Takes Its Science Seriously

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Sandstorms, Explosions, Potatoes, Oh My: 'Martian' Takes Its Science Seriously

Programmer Andy Weir had always longed to read science fiction with a greater focus on science. So, he wrote a novel of his own — which has since become a best-seller and, now, a blockbuster film.

Sandstorms, Explosions, Potatoes, Oh My: 'Martian' Takes Its Science Seriously

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Confronting A Lifetime Of Bullying With 'A Brave Heart'

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Lizzie Velasquez, the subject of the new documentary, A Brave Heart. Velasquez suffers from a rare genetic condition and was the victim of terrible bullying.

Confronting A Lifetime Of Bullying With 'A Brave Heart'

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The Deeper Meanings Of A Leg, Lost And Found — And Fought Over

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The Deeper Meanings Of A Leg, Lost And Found — And Fought Over

When a North Carolina man found a human leg in a grill, he tried to extend his 15 minutes of fame. Directors Clay Tweel and Bryan Carberry capture the wild tale in their documentary Finders Keepers.

The Deeper Meanings Of A Leg, Lost And Found — And Fought Over

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Quest For Fun: Looking Back At 'National Lampoon'

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Quest For Fun: Looking Back At 'National Lampoon'

Director Douglas Tirola's new film, Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead, chronicles the rise and fall of National Lampoon. Tirola tells NPR the magazine's power came from its willingness to go after anyone.

Quest For Fun: Looking Back At 'National Lampoon'

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The Crisis Behind '99 Homes' — And How It Fueled The Film's Script

The new film 99 Homes follows a realtor and an evictee during the 2010 housing crisis in Florida. Writer and director Ramin Bahrani tells NPR's Kelly McEvers of his firsthand research for the movie.

The Crisis Behind '99 Homes' — And How It Fueled The Film's Script

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'99 Homes': A Morality Play Built On Foreclosures And Evictions

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'99 Homes': A Morality Play Built On Foreclosures And Evictions

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In Ramin Bahrani's new film, a man forces others out of their homes in an effort to save his own. Critic David Edelstein says 99 Homes shines a spotlight on a "poisonous financial ecosystem."

'99 Homes': A Morality Play Built On Foreclosures And Evictions

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Pop Culture Happy Hour: The Toronto International Film Festival And Our Fall TV Pool

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Pop Culture Happy Hour: The Toronto International Film Festival And Our Fall TV Pool

This week, a big fall movie update from Toronto, plus our annual futile effort to predict the future of fall shows.

Pop Culture Happy Hour: The Toronto International Film Festival And Our Fall TV Pool

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Director Nancy Meyers Makes Peace With Millennials In 'The Intern'

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Director Nancy Meyers Makes Peace With Millennials In 'The Intern'

Meyers' new comedy stars Anne Hathaway as a CEO and Robert De Niro as her intern — she tells NPR that while there's a big difference between generations, her movie's message is "Be less judgmental."

Director Nancy Meyers Makes Peace With Millennials In 'The Intern'

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The Big Question Behind 'Stonewall' Backlash: Who Threw The First Brick?

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The Big Question Behind 'Stonewall' Backlash: Who Threw The First Brick?

In reality, no one knows who threw the brick that started the riots; but in a new film, it's a white teenager from Indiana. One activist says that "whitewashes" the history of Stonewall.

The Big Question Behind 'Stonewall' Backlash: Who Threw The First Brick?

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'Policing The Police': How The Black Panthers Got Their Start

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'Policing The Police': How The Black Panthers Got Their Start

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In The Black Panthers, director Stanley Nelson explores the group's rise to prominence, including early efforts to address police brutality in Oakland, Calif.

'Policing The Police': How The Black Panthers Got Their Start

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'Being Canadian' Explores How The U.S. Views Its 'Exotic' Northern Neighbor

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Rob Cohen about his documentary, Being Canadian, which explores what it really means to be Canadian featuring expert advice from many famous Canadian comedians.

'Being Canadian' Explores How The U.S. Views Its 'Exotic' Northern Neighbor

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