'Wrestling with Angels' is a documentary about the life and work of playwright Tony Kushner. Mr. Kushner has won numerous awards for his plays, some of which have been made into motion pictures. watch
First, a discussion on male menopause, the turning of men to medicine to slow age related changes, with Geoffrey Cowley, author of a Newsweek cover story on the topic, Dr. Robert Bulter of Mr. Sinai Medical Center, Dr. William Roster of St. Luke's Hospital, and Dr. William Regelson of the Medical College of Virginia. Then, actor Jeffrey Wright speaks about winning a Tony Award for his role in Tony Kushner's Angels in America, and his first lead role in a feature film, as Da Voice in Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk. Finally, jazz vocalist Jon Hendricks and Wynton Marsalis discuss jazz music and the opening of the new season of Jazz at Lincoln Center. watch
An Hour Long Interview With Playwright Tony Kushner. The Discussion Revolves Around Three Of Kushner'S Most Renowned Plays: Angels In America; Caroline, Or Change; And Homebody/Kabul. The Conversation Also Covers The Theatre, Playwriting, America And Iraq. watch