Art Spiegelman: Comics and Politics
Art Spiegelman is an American comics artist, editor, and illustrator, best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning comic book memoir, Maus and Maus II. In September 2004, he released “In the Shadow of No Towers”, in which he relates his experience of the 9/11-Twin Towers terrorist attack and the psychological after-effects. Time Magazine has named Spiegelman one of their “Top 100 Most Influential People.”
CBC New: Sunday
Producers: Gregory Szopa and Carolynne Hew
Camera/Voice: Carolynne Hew
Original Broadcast Date: April 6, 2008
How Soccer Explains the World
An illustrated segment on the global euphoria of soccer and nationalism at the 2006 FIFA World Cup with best-selling author, Franklin Foer, “How Soccer Explains the World: A Theory of Globalization”.
CBC News: Sunday
Producer/Camera: Gregory Szopa
Editor: Bryan Gardner
Host: Evan Solomon
Original Broadcast Date: July 9, 2006
A Debate on Afri-Centric Schools in Canada
In Canada, the Toronto District School Board agreed to create schools just for black students, to fight the alarming drop-out rate among black youth. Is this a throwback to the era of segregation? Or could it really work? I discussed the issue with educators, trustees, and students.
CBC News: Sunday
Producer: Gregory Szopa
Associate Producer: Amanda Robinson
Camera: Carolynne Hew and Tony Marchitto
Original Broadcast Date: February 3, 2008
