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Michelle Yeoh and Luc Besson discuss the film The Lady (2011). (9 min., 56 sec.)
Love is Aung San Suu Kyi's Weapon of Mass Construction
Luc Besson and Michelle Yeoh on the making of 'The Lady' (2011) and the inspiration of Aung San Suu Kyi.
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Asian Leaders in Spotlight at Asia Society
Live at the Asia Society: Asian leaders' public talks on top issues, via webcast.
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Journalists Reflect on Covering China, Then and Now
The first journalists who covered China's "opening up" reflect on their reporting experience and discuss China's growth.
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Media Zooms in on Ai Weiwei's New York Photos
The first showing of the recently released artist's photos from a decade in New York has caused quite a stir.
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Ai Weiwei: New York Photographs 1983-1993
This exhibition marks the first time Ai Weiwei's "New York Photographs" series is being shown outside of China. Through August 14, 2011.
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Hassina Sherjan (L) speaking with Michael Hanna (R) at Asia Society New York
America's Next Moves in Afghanistan
As the U.S. accelerates its withdrawal from Afghanistan, panelists debate whether reconciliation with the Taliban is feasible, or even possible.
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Interview: Irshad Manji on 'Keeping Faith' and 'Ditching Dogma'
Self-described "reformist Muslim" Irshad Manji, who will appear at Asia Society in New York on June 16, discusses her new book <em>Allah, Liberty and Love: The Courage to Reconcile Faith and Freedom</em>.
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Iran, Prison and Torture: One Family's Story
Imprisoned in Tehran's Evin prison, journalist Maziar Bahari was swallowed up into a Kafkaesque world of torture, confessions and ideological "truths."
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Gautam Adhikari Vs. 'The Intolerant Indian'
Veteran journalist argues India's founding ideals are under attack from several quarters.
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Uncle Apichatpong Who Ruminates on the Past, Present and Future
Acclaimed Thai filmmaker opens up after a screening of his Palme d’Or winner 'Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives' (2010).
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