Fresh Air, George Clooney and Robert Satloff, October 5, 2007

By: Terry Gross

Narrated by: Terry Gross

Hear actor, producer, writer, and director George Clooney, historian Robert Satloff, rock critic Ken Tucker, and film critic David Edelstein on this edition of Fresh Air.

Robert Satloff is the author of the book Among the Righteous: Lost Stories from the Holocaust's Long Reach into Arab Lands. It's about the Arabs who protected or aided Jews in North Africa - where Nazi Germany, Vichy France, and fascist Italy exported anti-Semitic policies during World War II. Satloff is executive director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. (Original Airdate: 12/14/2006)

Then, Ken Tucker reviews the first solo album Is It News by Texas blues and rock 'n' roll drummer, frontman, and songwriter Doyle Bramhall. Previously, he played in his own band, the Chessmen, and in Stevie Ray Vaughn's band.

Also, George Clooney, who stars in the new thriller Michael Clayton. He also starred in Syriana, for which he won an Academy Award for best supporting actor. Before that, he co-wrote, directed, and co-starred in the film Good Night, and Good Luck, about the showdown between legendary journalist Edward R. Murrow and Senator Joseph McCarthy. Michael Clayton is receiving much critical acclaim. Clooney made his directing debut with the film Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. His acting/producing credits include Ocean's Eleven, Ocean's Twelve, The Jacket, Solaris, and Welcome to Collinwood. He also starred in the Coen brothers' O Brother, Where Art Thou?. Clooney became a household face and name with his role on NBC's ER. He is also the nephew of the late singer Rosemary Clooney. (Original Airdate: 10/18/2005)

Finally, David Edelstein reviews Michael Clayton. [Broadcast Date: October 5, 2007]

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