E-mail a friendSeptember 27, 2006
New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd talks about her new book, Are Men Necessary. Actor-director-producer Forest Whitaker reflects on his role as Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, in the new film, The Last King of Scotland.
Maureen Dowd
Maureen Dowd
For 30 years, Maureen Dowd has written about the culture and politics of her D.C. hometown. She joined The New York Times in '83, after writing for Time and the now-defunct Washington Star. She's covered four presidential campaigns and served as White House correspondent. Dowd's Pulitzer Prize-winning series on the Clinton sex scandals made her a national media celebrity. In '04, she released her first book, Bushworld, and her latest, the controversial Are Men Necessary, explores the battle of the sexes.
Forest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker
Forest Whitaker began his career on stage and has established himself as a respected actor—with an Oscar for his turn in The Last King of Scotland—and a skilled director and producer. His credits also include a recurring role on the award-winning TV series, The Shield. The Texas native started college on a football scholarship, studying classical tenor before shifting to acting. His new project, Brick City, which he co-executive produced, is a multi-part documentary on the challenges facing Newark, NJ.