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The Big Screen: 'Pariah,' Bart Weiss on his Trip to China

by Stephen Becker 6 Jan 2012 6:00 AM

This week, we discuss the Sundance hit Pariah and speak to VideoFest artistic director Bart Weiss about his trip to China with the American Documentary Showcase.

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Adepero Oduye stars in Pariah. Photo: Focus Features

This week, Art&Seek’s Stephen Becker and Dallas Morning News movie critic Chris Vognar discuss Pariah, the story of an African American teen coming to terms with her sexuality. And we talk to VideoFest artistic director and UT-Arlington film professor Bart Weiss about his recent trip to China with the American Documentary Showcase. Be sure to subscribe to The Big Screen podcast on iTunes. Stream this week’s podcast below or download it.

About Stephen Becker

Stephen Becker produces the shows Think and Anything You Ever Wanted to Know for KERA. As part of the Art&Seek team, Stephen produces radio and digital stories, along with the podcast "The Big Screen," with Chris Vognar, movie critic of The Dallas Morning News. View more about Stephen Becker.