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Kamala Harris reflects on being San Francisco's first-ever female District Attorney. Oscar-nominated director Spike Lee discusses his memoir and his career as a filmmaker.
Kamala Harris
Veteran prosecutor Kamala Harris is San Francisco's first-ever female District Attorney. Named by the Daily Journal as one of the top 20 young lawyers in California, she's a former Deputy D.A. in San Francisco and Alameda County. Harris has been recognized many times for her work, including in a Newsweek cover story on women in leadership. She has founded and/or served on the boards of some of the most successful and important community services organizations in the Bay Area.
Spike Lee
Spike Lee
One of Hollywood's most complex filmmakers, Spike Lee's movies challenge assumptions about race, class and gender identity. His initial goal was to play major league baseball. But, while attending Atlanta's Morehouse College, his affection for film surfaced. He's produced and directed music videos, TV ads and documentaries. His When the Levees Broke, about New Orleans' devastation, is set to air on HBO. Lee is also an author and created Spike/DDB, a full-service advertising agency to aid aspiring filmmakers.