12 Years a Slave, Lawyers for Justice, Conservative Judaism

The new movie "12 Years a Slave"; Lawyers for Justice; Conservative Judaism Centennial

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12 Years a Slave, Lawyers for Justice, Conservative Judaism Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

Premiered October 17, 2013

12 Years a Slave, Lawyers for Justice, Conservative Judaism

We preview the new movie "12 Years a Slave" which opens nationwide this weekend and depicts the complex relationships between slaves, slaveowners, and religion; talk with a New York lawyer who wants to make legal services available to all in Southeast Asia; and look at the challenges facing Conservative Judaism as the movement celebrates its centennial.

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A new movie based on a true story takes a hard look at slavery and Christianity.

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12 Years a Slave

Watch more of our interviews with the movie's director and the actor who played "Solomon."

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12 Years a Slave: Steve McQueen and Chiwetel Ejiofor

Conservative Judaism still represents a centrist approach to Jewish life.

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Conservative Judaism Centennial

A lawyer from New York is working to make justice a fundamental right in Southeast Asia.

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Lawyers for Justice

Watch excerpts from our interview with this professor about the movie "12 Years a Slave."

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Yolanda Pierce Extended Interview

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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

This acclaimed one-of-a-kind TV show examines religion's role and the ethical dimensions behind top news headlines. Hosted by veteran journalist Bob Abernethy.