May 29, 2020
Rev. Jesse Jackson; Melvin Carter; Eric Fischl; Oskar Eustis
May 29, 2020 Amanpour and Company
In the wake of George Floyd's death, Rev. Jesse Jackson joins Christiane Amanpour tonight to discuss institutional racism, policing and inequality in the U.S. Melvin Carter, the mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota, discusses the protests in his community. Artist Eric Fischl explains art's place in tragedy and trauma. Oskar Eustis discusses theater's role in democracy and the national grieving process.
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Featuring conversations with global leaders and decision makers on the issues affecting the world today, Amanpour and Company adds to the long tradition of public affairs programming that has been a hallmark of public media for decades.
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