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Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward: in Part 1, "Hurricane Winter," Jonathan Demme and Tavis visit with New Orleans residents Antoinette K. Doe, Pastor Mel Jones and Brandon Darby.

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Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward: in Part 2, "Guardians of the Flame," Jonathan Demme and Tavis visit with New Orleans resident Herreast Harrison and her daughter, Cherice Harrison-Nelson.

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Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward: in Part 3, "Holy Cross Summer," Jonathan Demme and Tavis visit with New Orleans resident Carolyn Parker and her young adult children, Rashaan and Kyrah Julian.

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Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward: in Part 4, "I'm Back," Jonathan Demme and Tavis visit with New Orleans ministers Mel Jones and James Gibson, who are leading the city's spiritual rebirth.

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Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward: in Part 5, "Sixteen Months Gone," Jonathan Demme and Tavis visit with New Orleans residents Malik Rahim and Robert Green, Sr.

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Rep. Xavier Becerra, assistant to House Speaker Pelosi, weighs in on the immigration reform debate. Legendary music producer Lou Adler reflects on the 40th anniversary of the Monterey International Pop Festival.

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Grammy-winning song stylist Nancy Wilson recounts her journey to stardom and talks about staying true to herself and her work advocating for more HIV/AIDS awareness.

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Former presidential candidate Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. says Katrina is a metaphor for an abandoned urban America. Actor-filmmaker Dennis Hopper talks about his mentors and marching for civil rights.

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Comedian-actor Bernie Mac, one of the stars of Ocean's Thirteen, discusses his Hollywood success, the transition into feature films and his retirement from stand-up.

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Presidential historian Michael Beschloss explains the capacity of courage and talks about second term presidential mistakes. Comedian-actor Katt Williams says the laugh comes from the struggle.

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Journalist David Rose, author of The Big Eddy Club, gives an update on court proceedings in the Carlton Gary case. Legendary blues songstress Etta James talks about her longevity in the business and also performs.

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Homeland Security chief Michael Chertoff discusses the potential for the immigration reform bill. Former derivatives trader Nassim Nicholas Taleb explains his new book about the role of luck, The Black Swan.

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Journalist Carl Bernstein discusses his new biography of Sen. Hillary Clinton. Actor-screenwriter Dan Futterman talks about the weight of his role in the new film, A Mighty Heart.

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DNC chair Howard Dean discusses strategy and the diversity of his party's slate of presidential candidates. R&B crooner Brian McKnight and his sons, Brian Jr. and Cole Nicholas, talk about the family business and also perform.

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Khaled Hosseini, author of A Thousand Splendid Suns, reflects on his transition from M.D. to successful novelist. Country music star Toby Keith talks about his dream of longevity and performs a song from his new CD.

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Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Chris Dodd discusses his experience in bringing people together. Singer-actress Mandy Moore explains the title of her new CD, 'Wild Hope,' and also performs.

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Genarlow Wilson's mother, Juanessa Bennett, and attorney, B.J. Bernstein, give an update on the Georgia teen's case. Film director and veteran puppeteer Frank Oz explains how he targets an audience.

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Grammy-winning jazz musician Wynton Marsalis talks about meeting future great musicians on the road. Emmy-winning actress and Law & Order star S. Epatha Merkerson reflects on playing TV's longest-running African American character.

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Female empowerment expert Dr. Lois Frankel discusses women in the workplace and leadership. Legendary political satirist Mort Sahl says you can joke about anything if you have a point of view.

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David de Rothschild, one of the people behind the upcoming Live Earth concert, says the environment is a global issue that needs local solutions. Michael Ondaatje, author of The English Patient, explains the danger of success.

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Mayors Douglas Palmer and Manny Diaz, president and VP, respectively, of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, say that mayors are on their own trying to help the people. Singer-songwriter Musiq Soulchild says experience isn't always the best teacher.

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Journalist Robin Roberts says having an intellectual conversation doesn't mean playing the race or gender card. Singer-actor T.I. thinks acting is another way of expression.

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Former U.S. Marine captain Brian Steidle discusses trying to make a difference in Darfur with his photos and reports. R&B singer Eddie Levert reflects on the relationship with his late son, Gerald.

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Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Michael Moore can't understand why the public is divided on his films. Oscar-nominated actor-activist Don Cheadle discusses his role in the new film, Talk to Me.

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Noted pollster Frank Luntz was selected by Tavis Smiley to obtain on-the-spot feedback from a group of everyday citizens who watched the All-American Presidential Forum live at Howard University on June 28, 2007. Luntz appears on the Friday show with the 30 people who took part in the Instant Response focus group to discuss the results of the study.

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Archives June 2007

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image from Friday, June 1

Friday, June 1

Right to Return: New Home Movies from the Lower 9th Ward: in Part 5, "Sixteen Months Gone," Jonathan Demme and Tavis visit with New Orleans residents Malik Rahim and Robert Green, Sr.


image from Monday, June 4

Monday, June 4

Rep. Xavier Becerra, assistant to House Speaker Pelosi, weighs in on the immigration reform debate. Legendary music producer Lou Adler reflects on the 40th anniversary of the Monterey International Pop Festival.


image from Tuesday, June 5

Tuesday, June 5

Grammy-winning song stylist Nancy Wilson recounts her journey to stardom and talks about staying true to herself and her work advocating for more HIV/AIDS awareness.


image from Wednesday, June 6

Wednesday, June 6

Former presidential candidate Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. says Katrina is a metaphor for an abandoned urban America. Actor-filmmaker Dennis Hopper talks about his mentors and marching for civil rights.


image from Thursday, June 7

Thursday, June 7

Comedian-actor Bernie Mac, one of the stars of Ocean's Thirteen, discusses his Hollywood success, the transition into feature films and his retirement from stand-up.


image from Friday, June 8

Friday, June 8

Presidential historian Michael Beschloss explains the capacity of courage and talks about second term presidential mistakes. Comedian-actor Katt Williams says the laugh comes from the struggle.


image from Monday, June 11

Monday, June 11

Journalist David Rose, author of The Big Eddy Club, gives an update on court proceedings in the Carlton Gary case. Legendary blues songstress Etta James talks about her longevity in the business and also performs.


image from Tuesday, June 12

Tuesday, June 12

Homeland Security chief Michael Chertoff discusses the potential for the immigration reform bill. Former derivatives trader Nassim Nicholas Taleb explains his new book about the role of luck, The Black Swan.


image from Wednesday, June 13

Wednesday, June 13

Journalist Carl Bernstein discusses his new biography of Sen. Hillary Clinton. Actor-screenwriter Dan Futterman talks about the weight of his role in the new film, A Mighty Heart.


image from Thursday, June 14

Thursday, June 14

DNC chair Howard Dean discusses strategy and the diversity of his party's slate of presidential candidates. R&B crooner Brian McKnight and his sons, Brian Jr. and Cole Nicholas, talk about the family business and also perform.


image from Friday, June 15

Friday, June 15

Khaled Hosseini, author of A Thousand Splendid Suns, reflects on his transition from M.D. to successful novelist. Country music star Toby Keith talks about his dream of longevity and performs a song from his new CD.


image from Monday, June 18

Monday, June 18

Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Chris Dodd discusses his experience in bringing people together. Singer-actress Mandy Moore explains the title of her new CD, 'Wild Hope,' and also performs.


image from Tuesday, June 19

Tuesday, June 19

Genarlow Wilson's mother, Juanessa Bennett, and attorney, B.J. Bernstein, give an update on the Georgia teen's case. Film director and veteran puppeteer Frank Oz explains how he targets an audience.


image from Wednesday, June 20

Wednesday, June 20

Grammy-winning jazz musician Wynton Marsalis talks about meeting future great musicians on the road. Emmy-winning actress and Law & Order star S. Epatha Merkerson reflects on playing TV's longest-running African American character.


image from Thursday, June 21

Thursday, June 21

Female empowerment expert Dr. Lois Frankel discusses women in the workplace and leadership. Legendary political satirist Mort Sahl says you can joke about anything if you have a point of view.


image from Friday, June 22

Friday, June 22

David de Rothschild, one of the people behind the upcoming Live Earth concert, says the environment is a global issue that needs local solutions. Michael Ondaatje, author of The English Patient, explains the danger of success.


image from Monday, June 25

Monday, June 25

Mayors Douglas Palmer and Manny Diaz, president and VP, respectively, of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, say that mayors are on their own trying to help the people. Singer-songwriter Musiq Soulchild says experience isn't always the best teacher.


image from Tuesday, June 26

Tuesday, June 26

Journalist Robin Roberts says having an intellectual conversation doesn't mean playing the race or gender card. Singer-actor T.I. thinks acting is another way of expression.


image from Wednesday, June 27

Wednesday, June 27

Former U.S. Marine captain Brian Steidle discusses trying to make a difference in Darfur with his photos and reports. R&B singer Eddie Levert reflects on the relationship with his late son, Gerald.


image from Thursday, June 28

Thursday, June 28

Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Michael Moore can't understand why the public is divided on his films. Oscar-nominated actor-activist Don Cheadle discusses his role in the new film, Talk to Me.


image from Friday, June 29

Friday, June 29

Noted pollster Frank Luntz was selected by Tavis Smiley to obtain on-the-spot feedback from a group of everyday citizens who watched the All-American Presidential Forum live at Howard University on June 28, 2007. Luntz appears on the Friday show with the 30 people who took part in the Instant Response focus group to discuss the results of the study.