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The latest news, analysis and reporting on the art and entertainment world. (Updated periodically) PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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The latest news, analysis and reporting on the art and entertainment world. (Updated periodically) PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    How a couple in rural Indiana uses art to combat consumerism and waste

    How a couple in rural Indiana uses art to combat consumerism and waste

    A husband and wife duo are raising awareness about consumerism through their art -- and making a living in the process. Special correspondent Cat Wise traveled to rural Indiana to meet them and see their art farm. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    • 5 min
    Darren Walker proposes shift in focus of giving in new book 'From Generosity to Justice'

    Darren Walker proposes shift in focus of giving in new book 'From Generosity to Justice'

    In 1889, one of the richest men of his age, industrialist Andrew Carnegie, wrote "The Gospel of Wealth," calling on those with money to use it to promote the general good. Now comes "From Generosity to Justice: A New Gospel of Wealth," from Darren Walker of the Ford Foundation. Walker proposes shifting the focus of giving. Jeffrey Brown spoke with him for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    • 7 min
    Randall Park on his directorial debut and Asian American representation in Hollywood

    Randall Park on his directorial debut and Asian American representation in Hollywood

    Since starring in the hit sitcom "Fresh Off the Boat," Randall Park has become a familiar face on television and in some of Hollywood's biggest movies. Now the Korean American actor can also be found behind the camera with his directorial debut "Shortcomings." Amna Nawaz spoke with Park about the film, his long career and the power of authentic storytelling for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    • 7 min
    Remembering choreographer and dancer Stuart Hodes

    Remembering choreographer and dancer Stuart Hodes

    We're revisiting the Brief But Spectacular take by choreographer and dancer Stuart Hodes who died last week at the age of 98. Hodes took his first dance lesson at the Martha Graham School after a stint as an aviator in World War II. He was still dancing two years ago when we featured his memoir "Onstage with Martha Graham." Here's another look at a life well-lived and beautifully danced. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    • 3 min
    How #BookTok is giving authors and booksellers a much-needed boost

    How #BookTok is giving authors and booksellers a much-needed boost

    The publishing world has a new infusion of enthusiasm and energy, thanks to an online community of book lovers on TikTok. Known as #BookTok, it's not just a place for book recommendations and reviews -- it's also helping drive book sales. Geoff Bennett reports on this growing phenomenon. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    • 5 min
    Jessica Chastain takes on 'A Doll's House' in new Broadway adaptation

    Jessica Chastain takes on 'A Doll's House' in new Broadway adaptation

    "A Doll's House," the classic 19th-century play by Henrik Ibsen, is getting a new Broadway adaptation starring one of today's biggest stars, Jessica Chastain. She plays Nora Helmer, one of the most iconic characters in theater history. Chastain sat down with Jeffrey Brown to discuss her role for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

    • 7 min

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