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February 27, 2004

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Filmmaker Errol Morris describes the lessons of the Vietnam War. Actor John McGinley shares how having a son with Down syndrome has affected his life.


Errol Morris

Errol Morris

Errol Morris

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Errol Morris shares how history influences current events.
 
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"One-of-a-kind" is often used to describe documentary filmmaker Errol Morris. The British newspaper The Guardian named him the seventh best filmmaker in the world. Morris' breakthrough effort was 1988's The Thin Blue Line, a film that helped set an innocent man free. His latest work is the Oscar-nominated The Fog of War, about former defense secretary Robert McNamara.


 

John C. McGinley

John C. McGinley

John C. McGinley

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John McGinley has had an impressive career portraying a diverse range of characters. He's performed in numerous theatrical productions and has more than 50 film credits. He currently stars as Dr. Perry Cox on NBC's hit comedy Scrubs. McGinley's busy schedule also includes time for the Buddy Walk, an activity that promotes awareness about Down syndrome.