E-mail a friendAugust 16, 2006
Filmmaker Spike Lee discusses his documentary on post-Katrina New Orleans, When the Levees Broke. Rep. Adam Schiff weighs in on U.S. leadership, foreign policy and national security.
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.
Rep. Adam Schiff
Rep. Adam Schiff
California Congressman Adam Schiff was elected in '00, after the most costly House race in U.S. history. With a GOP colleague, he co-founded Freshmen for Reform to build support for the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform legislation. He's also a member of the Blue Dog Coalition and both the House Judiciary and International Relations committees. Schiff attended Stanford and Harvard and worked in the U.S. Attorney's Office in L.A. and as a member of the State Senate before entering the House.