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Bill Moyers is an American journalist and public commentator. He served as White House Press Secretary in the Johnson administration from 1965 to 1967.  Moyers has had an extensive involvement with public television, producing documentaries and news journal programs.

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Bill Moyers: Capitol Crimes
Moyers unravels the Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal, a complex and sordid take of Washington politics, greed, and corruption at the highest levels of power. A bonus program, Buying the War, examines the media's role in the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Seen on PBS. 2 hrs plus over 3 hrs of bonus material, 2 DVDs, SDH,. From Athena.

Bill Moyers: Amazing Grace
It’s one of the most popular and beloved songs in the English language. Transcending race, creed, geography, generation, and social station, “Amazing Grace” has been recorded more times than any other hymn and is widely credited with transforming lives.
 
Bill Moyers: On Our Own Terms
In this emotional and constructive look at how our culture faces death, renowned journalist Bill Moyers interviews dozens of terminally ill patients. From a gentle pediatrician who chooses not to combat his cancer with chemotherapy to palliative-care doctors and hospice workers who focus on comfort rather than cure, this four-part program uses individual portraits to explain the complex concepts and choices that surround “a good death.”
 
Bill Moyers: The Wisdom of Faith with Huston Smith
In this series of conversations with renowned journalist Bill Moyers, Smith provides thoughtful insights into the world’s largest religions—Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity, Judaism, and Islam—and how, taken at their best, they provide universal truths that unite and define the human spirit.
 
Bill Moyers: God and Politics
In this powerful series, Bill Moyers takes on the two subjects we are all told to avoid in polite company: politics and religion. The veteran journalist explores the role of Christianity in the American political arena by interviewing those whose work puts them squarely at the intersection of the religious and political worlds, from the Christian right in Washington, D.C. to evangelical missions in Central America.
 
Bill Moyers: The Language of Life
The magic of the spoken word takes center stage in this exhilarating eight-part series that showcases contemporary poets and their work. Join host Bill Moyers as he engages 18 writers—including greats Robert Bly, Adrienne Rich, and Gary Snyder—in lively conversation, and share the experience of hearing them read aloud before a live audience.
 
Bill Moyers: A World of Ideas--Writers
Writers give voice to the thoughts, dreams, and discontents of our times in these selections from the Peabody Award-winning PBS series. Join Bill Moyers as he engages 13 celebrated literary figures—“people with ideas and vision and insight” ( The New York Times )—in wide-ranging conversations about life, art, and contemporary issues.
 
Bill Moyers: In Search of the Constitution
In American history, no document has sparked as much reverence, discussion, and controversy as the Constitution. But how does it really affect our everyday lives? How do ordinary citizens, legal scholars, and Supreme Court justices interpret it? Join Bill Moyers for this 11-part series, originally produced to mark the Constitution’s bicentennial, that delves into the fascinating history and contemporary relevance of the ultimate law of the land.
 
Bill Moyers on Faith and Reason
In a world where religion poisons some lives but gives profound purpose to others, how do we learn to live together? Join veteran journalist Bill Moyers ( Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth , Bill Moyers’ Journal ) as he sits down with 12 noted writers and thinkers from a wide spectrum of beliefs to discuss their search for meaning.
 
Bill Moyers: Genesis - A Living Conversation
The stories in the book of Genesis—creation, humanity’s fall, the flood, Abraham and Isaac, Joseph in Egypt, and more—have intrigued and inspired Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike for millennia. Join journalist Bill Moyers as he leads some of the most passionate and thoughtful Bible discussions ever conducted.
In a broadcasting career spanning nearly 40 years, journalist Bill Moyers distinguished himself at Newsday, NBC, CBS, and PBS. His many honors include lifetime achievement Emmy® and Peabody awards.
In a broadcasting career spanning nearly 40 years, journalist Bill Moyers distinguished himself at Newsday, NBC, CBS, and PBS. His many honors include lifetime achievement Emmy® and Peabody awards.

15838 Bill Moyers: Capitol Crimes

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Disc 1

Capitol Crimes

In the world of Jack Abramoff, money was the price of political access—and Abramoff was the broker who could deliver access to the very top. His rise coincided with a Republican push to dominate the world of Washington lobbyists, the so-called K Street Project. Abramoff and his associates took great pains to cover their tracks as they built their empire of influence and greed, but in the end the dots (and the dollar signs) got connected, and the truth began to emerge.

 

Bill Moyers traces Abramoff’s deals from Native American casinos to unregulated factories in the Mariana Islands in this cogent examination of the staggeringly complex scandal. 

 

 

Disc 2

Buying the War

 

After the September 11, 2001, attacks on America, U.S. troops invaded Afghanistan to rid the country of the al-Qaeda terrorists responsible and their Taliban supporters. But some in Washington also worked to establish a link between Saddam Hussein and 9/11 and, thus, a rationale for invading Iraq. Bill Moyers investigates the role of the Washington press corps in these deliberations and why the hard questions were never asked.

 

More bonus segments fromBill Moyers Journal:

  • Capitol CrimesUpdate
  • Scooter Libby Sentencing
  • Earmarks Exposed
  • Earmarks Exposed Update
  • Scooter Libby Update

 

•Buying the War, an examination of the media’s role in the 2003 invasion of Iraq

•Segments fromBill Moyers Journal, including an update forCapitol Crimesand pieces about how Congress awards federal money

•8-page viewer’s guide with articles on the history of the lobbying process and the federal government’s safeguards against corruption

•Updated biographies of the scandal’s main figures

•Biography of Bill Moyers

Packaging: Boxed set

Run Time: 117 minutes, plus 145 minutes of bonus programming

Format: Full screen

Number of discs: 2

Language: English

Subtitles: No

Color or B&W: Color

CC: No

SDH: Yes

Region Code: 1

Aspect Ratio: 4:3

Rating: NR

“A stunning, carefully documented wake-up call” —The Roanoke Times

 

“Powerfully [lays] out the Jack Abramoff lobbying scandal” —Seattle Post-Intelligencer

15732 Bill Moyers: Amazing Grace

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  • Pure Pete Seeger, a musical portrait of the folk singer, songwriter, storyteller and activist, filmed forBill Moyers Journalat Seeger’s home in New York’s Hudson Valley
  • 12-page viewer’s guide with articles on the inspiration for the program, the song’s lyrics, shape-note singing, and fascinating facts
  • Biographies of Bill Moyers and the featured performers
Packaging:Single disc
Run Time:80 minutes plus bonus programming
Format:Full screen
Number of discs:1
Language:English
Subtitles:No
Color or B&W:Color
CC:No
SDH:Yes
Region Code:1
Aspect Ratio:4:3
Rating:NR
"Fascinating history of the hymn"—Chicago Tribune

 
"Seductive demonstration of music’s power"—Los Angeles Times

 
"Spectacular"—Los Angeles Times

 
"Moving"—The New York Times

 
"Poignant"—Minneapolis Star Tribune
In a broadcasting career spanning nearly 40 years, journalist Bill Moyers distinguished himself at PBS, NBC, CBS, and Newsday. His many honors include lifetime achievement Emmy® and Peabody awards.

15578 Bill Moyers: On Our Own Terms

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Disc 1
Episode 1:Living with Dying
A pediatrician who becomes a patient. A sufferer of Lou Gehrig’s disease, communicating her treatment wishes through eye movements. An undertaker who prepared his father’s body for burial. Through frank interviews, Moyers exposes the complicated forces behind choices about death, asking, “Does prolonging life truly improve life?”
 
Episode 2:  A Different Kind of Care
As medical advances extend life, even for those with terminal conditions, patients find that pain becomes their greatest enemy. However, our cultural attitudes towards suffering are sometimes used as a rationale to withhold medications—attitudes that palliative-care physicians hope to change in order to make dying less frightening and certainly less painful.
 
Disc 2
Episode 3:  A Death of One’s Own
This examination of assisted suicide turns an eye to the caregivers, both professional and personal, as they struggle with a terminal person’s wishes and weigh them against their own beliefs and responsibilities. Moyers also converses with patients who wish to hasten death to reduce their suffering and explores the impact on the people they love.
 
Episode 4:  A Time to Change
The Balm of Gilead project puts the comfort and care of a hospice into a hospital setting, providing dignified, loving treatment for indigent patients. There, the caregivers help find financial resources for the uninsured and support family members who are put to the test. The project offers a potential model for end-of-life care: compassionate, patient centered, and accepting death as a natural part of life.
    • 16-page viewer’s guide with an introduction by Bill Moyers, “How to Be with a Dying Person” by the Rev. Chuck Meyer, “Grief” by Kenneth J. Doka, articles on physician-assisted suicide and hospice care, and a glossary of terms
    • Biography of Bill Moyers
    • Plus discussion questions at athenalearning.com
 
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 348 minutes
 Format: Full screen
Number of discs: 2
Language: English
Subtitles: No
 Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: Yes
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Rating: NR
  
“[4 stars]…ambitious, astoundingly moving, and relevant” —New York Daily News
 
“An extraordinary achievement” ­—The Washington Post
 
“Remarkable” —Los Angeles Times
 
“Riveting and tender” —Chicago Tribune
 
In a broadcasting career spanning nearly 40 years, journalist Bill Moyers distinguished himself at PBS, NBC, CBS, and Newsday. His many honors include lifetime achievement Emmy® and Peabody awards.
 

15562 Bill Moyers: The Wisdom of Faith with Huston Smith

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Disc 1
Episode 1:  Hinduism & Buddhism
From the psychological insights of Buddhism to Hinduism’s guidance on religious living, Smith and Moyers discuss what defines Eastern religions, their enduring popularity in America, and how a single flash of insight inspired Smith to develop his synthesized view of faith.
 
Episode 2:  Confucianism
Decades before cities were dotted with yoga studios, a young Huston Smith appeared on black-and-white TV, shed his shoes, and introduced the lotus position to the American public. A yoga practitioner for over 60 years, Smith explains how the mental, physical, and spiritual sides of human life find a home in Confucianism and Taoism.
 
Episode 3:  Christianity & Judaism
While Smith’s exploration of world religions delivered him to the farthest reaches of the globe, he did not neglect spirituality close to home. Sharing personal stories of his own family’s blend of faiths, Smith discusses the meaning of prayer and speaks of the challenges in achieving spirituality today.
 
Disc 2
Episode 4:  Islam
Now more than ever, an understanding of Islam outside the newspaper headlines is crucial. Smith and Moyers examine the heart of Islam, one of the fastest-growing religions in the world, and Smith explains how the ancient religion dovetails with his own faith.
 
Episode 5:  A Personal Philosophy
Modern America teems with spiritual seekers trying to incorporate a moral, inspired path into their everyday lives. Smith shares his hope that people will recognize the vitality in all spiritual traditions, using his own remarkable explorations as an example of how all religions can, in essence, be practiced as one.
 
    • 12-page viewer’s guide with articles on the definition of god, rules of different religions, the Architecture of Faith, the concept of service, and the role of women
    • Gallery of religious iconography and biographies of Huston Smith and Bill Moyers
    • Discussion questions and an article on miracles at athenalearning.com
 
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 276 minutes
Format: Full screen
Number of discs: 2
Language: English
Subtitles: No
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: Yes
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Rating: NR
 
“Thoughtful and absorbing” —The New York Times
 
“A spiritual travelogue” —Newsweek
 
Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Interview Program

15526 Bill Moyers: God and Politics

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Disc 1
Episode 1:  The Kingdom Divided
Central America has long been an area of focus for U.S. missionaries. Some have gone to the region to promote social justice for the poor, others simply to save souls. Both approaches can reflect different political agendas, too. How can the same Gospel manifest itself in such divergent ways?
 
Episode 2:  The Battle for the Bible
The struggles among Baptists and other American fundamentalists have focused around one pivotal issue: the believer’s view of the inerrancy of Scripture. Once persecuted, Baptists now form the largest Protestant denomination in the United States—but one often wracked by controversy over who can call themselves a Baptist.
 
Episode 3:  On Earth as It Is
For some evangelical Christians, it is not sufficient to have the right to freely practice their faith as they see fit. In the view of Reconstructionists, all areas of public life must be brought under Christian influence and rule. What would this attempt to set up the kingdom of God “on earth as it is in heaven” mean for religious liberty?
 
 
Disc 2
BONUS
 
Is God Green?
In this program from theMoyers on Americaseries, Bill Moyers examines the struggles over environmentalism within the evangelical movement. Long skeptical about global warming and other environmental issues, conservative believers are increasingly emphasizing the need for good stewardship of the earth and “creation care” as a Gospel truth.
 
Religion Roundtable
In a roundtable with a wide range of leading thinkers, Moyers moderates a discussion of religious fundamentalism, democracy, and toleration.
 
Interview Segments
One-on-one interviews about faith and politics with two authors: social critic and agnostic Wendy Kaminer and Benedictine nun Sister Joan Chittister.
 
· Bonus disc with hours of extra interviews, including Is God Green?, a documentary about the rise of Bible-based environmentalism from Moyers on America; a religion roundtable; and interviews with lawyer and writer Wendy Kaminer and Sister Joan Chittister, a Benedictine nun
· 12-page viewer’s guide with an article on the history of Christianity in America and a guide to the major religious movements within American Christianity
· Biographies of religious leaders
· Presidential professions of faith and discussion questions
 
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 180 minutes, plus 130 minutes of bonus programming
Format: Full screen
Number of discs: 2
Language: English
Subtitles: No
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: Yes
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Rating: NR
 
 “Profoundly insightful … splendid” —Los Angeles Times
 
“Provocative and intelligent” —The New York Times
 
In a broadcasting career spanning nearly 40 years, journalist Bill Moyers distinguished himself at PBS, NBC, CBS, and Newsday. His many honors include lifetime achievement Emmy® and Peabody awards.
 

15362 Bill Moyers: The Language of Life

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Disc 1
Episode 1: Welcome to the Mainland
Sekou Sundiata "oralizes" in polyrhythmic, jazz-influenced performances; Naomi Shihab Nye seeks universal truths in everyday objects and experiences.

Episode 2: Love’s Confusing Joy
Transcendent verse by the 13th-century Persian mystic Rumi, as translated and read by Coleman Barks.

Episode 3: The Field of Time
"Saying the unsayable" about violence and love, in poems by Linda McCarriston and Sandra McPherson.

Disc 2
Episode 4: Some Can Sing
Poems of family and politics by Carolyn Forché and Claribel Alegría; "domestic felicities" and haiku by Robert Hass.

Episode 5: Here in the Mind
Everyday heroes and heroines in poems by former Sandinista revolutionary Daisy Zamora; "landscapes of the mind" by Gary Snyder.

Episode 6: Swirl like a Leaf
Expressions of rage and forgiveness by Jimmy Santiago Baca, of identity and duality by Marilyn Chin, and of aging and wisdom by Robert Bly.

Disc 3
Episode 7: The Heart of Things
"Moving to the heart of things" with Adrienne Rich, celebrating multiculturalism with Victor Hernández Cruz, and jazzing with Michael S. Harper.

Episode 8: Come Celebrate with Me
Poems exploring the pain and courage required to stand out, fit in, and stand up, by Lucille Clifton and David Mura.
BONUS FEATURES
  • 16-page viewer’s guide with an introduction by Bill Moyers, profiles of the writers, and a guide to selected poetry festivals across America
  • Poet book lists and a biography of Bill Moyers
  • Plus discussion questions on the web
Packaging:Boxed set
Run Time:480 minutes
Format:Full screen
Number of discs:3
Language:English
Subtitles:No
Color or B&W:Color
CC:No
SDH:Yes
Region Code:1
Aspect Ratio:4:3
Rating:NR
In a broadcasting career spanning nearly 40 years, journalistBill Moyersdistinguished himself at Newsday, NBC, CBS, and PBS. His many honors include lifetime achievement Emmy® and Peabody awards.

15187 Bill Moyers: A World of Ideas--Writers

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Disc 1
Episode 1:Chinua Achebe
As the author of poetry, children’s books, essays, and novels—including the bestselling Things Fall Apart—Achebe discusses the challenges of forging cultural identity in postcolonial Africa.

Episode 2:Isaac Asimov (Part 1)
Winner of numerous writing awards—including multiple Hugos and Nebulas—Asimov shares his thoughts on the morality of science and the tensions between religion and reason.

Episode 3:Isaac Asimov (Part 2)
Continuing the discussion, Asimov explains the need to rethink education and raise awareness of global environmental threats.

Episode 4:E.L. Doctorow
Winner of the National Book Award and PEN/Faulkner Award, among other honors, Doctorow discusses the current state of the novel and the role of the artist in society.

Episode 5:M.F.K. Fisher
The celebrated essayist and memoirist speaks frankly about growing old, the aesthetics of eating, and living well.

Episode 6:Carlos Fuentes
A novelist, essayist, playwright, and screenwriter, Fuentes discusses the political and cultural challenges facing his native Mexico and intra-American relations.

Disc 2
Episode 7:Nadine Gordimer
The internationally acclaimed novelist tells of growing up under apartheid, her early influences, and the political turmoil in her native South Africa.

Episode 8:Jeannette Haien
A concert pianist, music teacher, and novelist, Haien shares her thoughts on the structure of music and fiction and the importance of “emotional memory” in her work.

Episode 9:Joseph Heller
The novelist who added the term “catch-22” to the American lexicon discusses the absurdity of politics and the seriousness of comedy.

Episode 10:Toni Morrison (Part 1)
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize (for Beloved) and the Nobel Prize for Literature, Morrison tells of putting her characters “on a cliff” to reveal what they’re made of.

Episode 11:Toni Morrison (Part 2)
The award-winning novelist continues her discussion about the liberating power of love—in fiction, in real life, and in motherhood.

Disc 3
Episode 12:Bharati Mukherjee
Born in India, this award-winning novelist and writer calls America “a stage for transformation”—not only for herself, but also for her fellow immigrants.

Episode 13:Derek Walcott
The Caribbean-born writer speaks of poets’ obsession with language and truth telling and the “divine discontent” at the heart of all art.

Episode 14:August Wilson
As a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, Wilson discusses how the linguistic environment shapes African Americans and how his characters find nobility in struggle.

Episode 15:Tom Wolfe (Part 1)
Novelist, essayist, and cultural critic, Wolfe shares his thoughts on Wall Street greed, “media ricochet,” and the power of neighborhood politics.

Episode 16:Tom Wolfe (Part 2)
In a continuation of the discussion, Wolfe offers more observations on contemporary culture and the specious conflict between intellectuals and “the masters.”

Disc 4
BONUS INTERVIEWS

From NOW with Bill Moyers
Barbara Kingsolver (The Poisonwood Bible)
Arundhati Roy (The God of Small Things)
Laura Restrepo (Delirium)
Doris Lessing (The Golden Notebook)
Alice Walker (The Color Purple)
Isabel Allende (The House of the Spirits)

From Bill Moyers Journal
Maxine Hong Kingston (The Woman Warrior)
Louise Erdrich (The Plague of Doves)
  • Bonus interviews from NOW with Bill Moyers and Bill Moyers Journal. Featuring Barbara Kingsolver, Alice Walker, Isabel Allende, Arundhati Roy, and others.
  • 16-page viewer’s guide with introduction by Bill Moyers, participant biographies, and an article on Americans’ reading habits
  • Author book lists
  • Biographies of Bill Moyers
  • Bonus interview subjects
Packaging:Boxed set
Run Time:432 minutes, plus 205 minutes of bonus programming
Format:Full screen
Number of discs:4
Language:English
Subtitles:No
Color or B&W:Color
CC:No
SDH:Yes
Region Code:1
Aspect Ratio:4:3
Rating:NR
Other:Due to the age of these programs and the improved resolution that DVD provides, you may notice occasional flaws in the image and audio on this DVD presentation that were beyond the studio’s ability to correct from the original materials.
"Exploring, illuminating, defining"—The New York Times
In a broadcasting career spanning nearly 40 years, journalist Bill Moyers distinguished himself at Newsday, NBC, CBS, and PBS. His many honors include lifetime achievement Emmy® and Peabody awards.

15186 Bill Moyers: In Search of the Constitution

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Disc 1
Episode 1:In the Beginning
Historians Forrest McDonald, Michael Kammen, and Olive Taylor go behind the Constitutional Convention’s closed doors to reveal the framers’ values and assumptions.

Episode 2:Mr. Justice Blackmun
Associate Justice Harold A. Blackmun discusses the Constitution’s relevance to every American’s daily life in issues ranging from baseball to abortion.

Episode 3:Mortimer Adler: Teaching the Constitution
Engaging in a Socratic dialogue with students at St. John’s College in Annapolis, philosopher and educator Mortimer Adler offers insights on "America’s testament."

Disc 2
Episode 4:Mr. Justice Brennan
Associate Justice William J. Brennan explains how the Supreme Court wrangles with abstract concepts such as dignity, privacy, and cruel and unusual punishment.

Episode 5:Ronald Dworkin: The Changing Story
According to scholar Ronald Dworkin, the Constitution shapes the public debate over issues such as AIDS prevention, pornography, and racial discrimination.

Episode 6:God and the Constitution
Religious historians Martin E. Marty and Leonard Levy offer their views on the meaning and impact of the establishment clause.

Disc 3
Episode 7:Strictly Speaking
Attorney General Edwin Meese and federal judge Robert Bork—both outspoken strict constructionists—discuss judicial restraint and original intent.

Episode 8:Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
In her first televised interview, the first female Supreme Court justice tells of her journey from a cattle ranch to the High Court and what makes a case challenging.

Episode 9:For the People
Ordinary citizens reveal the rewards—and personal perils—of defending their rights to privacy, freedom of conscience, and church-state separation before the Supreme Court.

Disc 4
Episode 10:1987 v. the Constitution
In interviews with experts and ordinary citizens, Bill Moyers explores the constitutional implications of workplace drug-testing, computer privacy, and executive power.

Episode 11:Justice Lewis F. Powell, Jr.
Associate Justice Lewis Powell, Jr., discusses the principles involved in some of his most controversial cases, including those dealing with executive privilege, corporal punishment, and affirmative action.
  • 16-page viewer’s guide with questions to consider; a glossary of constitutional buzzwords; and articles on preserving the document, the history of judicial review, and the Constitution’s international influence
  • Updates on the participants and issues
  • Biography of Bill Moyers
Packaging:Boxed set
Run Time:627 minutes
Format:Full screen
Number of discs:4
Language:English
Subtitles:No
Color or B&W:Color
CC:No
SDH:Yes
Region Code:1
Aspect Ratio:4:3
Rating:NR
Other:Due to the age of these programs and the improved resolution that DVD provides, you may notice occasional flaws in the image and audio on this DVD presentation that were beyond the studio’s ability to correct from the original materials.
"Rich … a wonderful piece of work"—The New York Times

"Intriguing … delightful … insightful"—Chicago Tribune

"Captures both the history and day-to-day vitality of the U.S. Constitution … Grade: A"—Entertainment Weekly
In a broadcasting career spanning nearly 40 years, journalist Bill Moyers distinguished himself at Newsday, NBC, CBS, and PBS. His many honors include lifetime achievement Emmy® and Peabody awards.

15001 Bill Moyers on Faith and Reason

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Disc 1
Episode 1:Salman Rushdie
The Indian-born author and president of the PEN American Center discusses the fatwâ against him for The Satanic Verses, the politicization of religion, and the implications for artists.

Episode 2:Mary Gordon & Colin McGinn
New York novelist Gordon discusses the role of belief in her life, work, and American culture, while British philosopher McGinn recounts his reliance on reason alone and his journey to unbelief.

Episode 3:Jeanette Winterson & Will Power
Winterson, a British author, and Power, an American playwright and rapper, explore the role of ancient myth to illuminate the human condition in their work.

Disc 2
Episode 4:Anne Provoost & David Grossman
What does it mean to be a "chosen people"? Dutch author Provoost and Israeli writer Grossman offer fresh viewpoints on the biblical stories of Noah and Samson, respectively.

Episode 5:Richard Rodriguez & Sir John Houghton
Two lifelong Catholics—American writer Rodriguez and British climatologist Houghton—face different challenges and yet persist in their faith.

Disc 3
Episode 6:Margaret Atwood & Martin Amis
Canadian novelist Atwood and British novelist Amis—both agnostics—explain the portrayal of fundamentalism in their works and its role in today’s world.

Episode 7:Pema Chödrön
Chödrön—author, Buddhist nun, and "Bodhisattva warrior"—recounts her spiritual journey and offers insights into ancient practices with particularly modern relevance.
  • 8-page viewer’s guide with questions to consider, the Roots of Fundamentalism, the Voices of World Writers, and more
  • Participant biographies
Packaging:Boxed set
Run Time:394 minutes
Format:Full screen
Number of discs:3
Language:English
Subtitles: No
Color or B&W:Color
CC:Yes
SDH:Yes
Region Code:1
Aspect Ratio:4:3
Rating:NR
"Moyers at his best"—Newsday

"Thoughtful"—Los Angeles Daily News

"Intelligent and stimulating"—The Philadelphia Inquirer

"Enthralling interviews"—Newsday

15000 Bill Moyers: Genesis - A Living Conversation

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Disc 1
Episode 1:In God’s Image
What does it mean to be made "in God’s image"? And what do the two creation accounts in Genesis suggest about the roles of the sexes? Participants: theologians Walter Brueggemann, John S. Kselman, Burton L. Visotzky, and Renita J. Weems; educator Roberta Hestenes; visual artist Hugh O’Donnell; and scholar Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg.

Episode 2:Temptation
Where does evil come from? And what’s wrong with desiring a fruit that looks beautiful, tastes delicious, and confers wisdom—other than the fact that God forbids it? Participants: biochemist Leon R. Kass; writer Stephen Mitchell; theologians Elaine H. Pagels, Jean-Pierre M. Ruiz, Marianne Meye Thompson, and Robin Darling Young; and psychotherapist Naomi H. Rosenblatt.

Episode 3:The First Murder
The tale of brother killing brother features jealousy, revenge, forgiveness, justice, and mercy in the complex relationships among victim, criminal, and judge. Participants: novelists John Barth, Rebecca Goldstein, Mary Gordon, Charles Johnson, and Faye Kellerman and theologian Burton L. Visotzky.

Disc 2
Episode 4:Apocalypse
Profoundly disappointed in his creation, God erases it and starts over with Noah and his family. What does the story reveal about the character of God—and of the survivors? Participants: theologians Karen Armstrong, Alexander A. Di Lella, Samuel D. Proctor, and Burton L. Visotzky; journalist Byron E. Calame; psychologist Carol Gilligan; and poet Blu Greenberg.

Episode 5:Call and Promise
When God chooses Abraham to found a dynasty, how does Abraham react? What does divine sanction mean, both for the chosen and for the "non-chosen"? Participants: scholar Robert Alter; law professor Azizah Y. al-Hibri; novelist Bharati Mukherjee; community activist Eugene Rivers III; theologians Lewis B. Smedes and Burton L. Visotzky; and playwright-composer Elizabeth Swados.

Episode 6:A Family Affair
Seeking a descendant, Abraham takes Hagar as a wife, who conceives Ishmael—engendering jealousy, division, and pain for everyone involved. Participants: scholar Robert Alter; law professor Azizah Y. al-Hibri; novelist Bharati Mukherjee; community activist Eugene Rivers III; theologians Lewis B. Smedes and Burton L. Visotzky; and playwright-composer Elizabeth Swados.

Disc 3
Episode 7:The Test
God’s commanding Abraham to sacrifice Isaac raises profoundly disturbing questions. What kind of God would make such a demand? And what kind of parent would consider obeying it? Participants: theologians Dianne Bergant, Norman J. Cohen, Francisco O. García-Treto, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Phyllis Trible, and Burton L. Visotzky and journalist P.K. McCary.

Episode 8:Blessed Deception
By engineering Isaac’s blessing on Jacob, does Rebecca become the heroine of the story, or simply a schemer? And what of Esau, her passed-over son? Participants: biochemist Leon R. Kass; writer Stephen Mitchell; theologians Elaine H. Pagels, Jean-Pierre M. Ruiz, Marianne Meye Thompson, and Robin Darling Young; and psychotherapist Naomi H. Rosenblatt.

Disc 4
Episode 9:God Wrestling
Apparently headed for his final comeuppance, the fugitive Jacob meets God in a dream and ultimately finds himself. Participants: theologians Walter Brueggemann, John S. Kselman, Burton L. Visotzky, and Renita J. Weems; educator Roberta Hestenes; visual artist Hugh O’Donnell; and scholar Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg.

Episode 10:Exile
Gifted, talented, and handsome, Joseph survives slavery and exile by his wits. But his response to the advances made by his captor’s wife raises troubling questions. Participants: theologians Dianne Bergant, Norman J. Cohen, Francisco O. García-Treto, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Phyllis Trible, and Burton L. Visotzky and journalist P.K. McCary.
  • 8-page viewer’s guide with an overview of Genesis, an essay on Genesis sources, background on the Bible translations used in this series, and more
  • Biography of host Bill Moyers
  • Biography of storyteller Mandy Patinkin
  • Biography of storyteller Alfre Woodard
"Provocative"—USA Today

"Riveting"—The Boston Globe

"A thoughtful, respectful dialogue"—Houston Chronicle
After serving as press secretary for President Lyndon B. Johnson, journalist Bill Moyers distinguished himself at Newsday, NBC, CBS, and PBS. His many honors include lifetime achievement Emmy® and Peabody awards.