Kurt Vonnegut

Synopsis: An American spy who posed as a German propagandist during World War II becomes involved in a post-war world of Nazi hunters, U.S. authorities and white supremacists. With Kirsten Dunst, based on the Kurt Vonnegut novel. USA - 1996 - R

Kurt Vonnegut's blend of black comedy and wild imagination in works such as 'Slaughterhouse-Five' and 'Cat's Cradle' made him one of the most loved writers of all time.

Meditations on an old Kurt Vonnegut Jr. quote.

Watch this clip from 'The Civil War' 150th Anniversary Edition DVD.

The Battle of the Wilderness in the Civil War caused extensive casualties from sources of danger not anticipated.

The Civil War -- Clip: Lincoln Inauguration

2081 -- Based on the short story 'Harrison Bergeron' by celebrated author Kurt Vonnegut, '2081' depicts a dystopian future in which, thanks to the 212th Amendment to the Constitution and the unceasing vigilance of the United States Handicapper General, everyone is 'finally equal....' The strong wear weights, the beautiful wear masks and the intelligent wear earpieces that fire off loud noises to keep them from taking unfair advantage of their brains. It is a poetic tale of triumph and tragedy about a broken family, a brutal government, and an act of defiance that changes everything. Featuring an original score performed by the world-renowned Kronos Quartet (Requiem for a Dream) and narration by Academy Award Nominee Patricia Clarkson (Far From Heaven, Goodnight and Good Luck), '2081' stars James Cosmo (Braveheart, Trainspotting), Julie Hagerty (Airplane!, What About Bob?) and Armie Hammer (The Social Network).

The Civil War -- Interview: George Will

The Civil War -- Clip: Appomattox

The Civil War -- Clip: Frederick Douglas

Mother Night -- HV-post