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Caspian Rain author Gina Nahai comments on Iran's impact on the Mideast peace talks. Two-time Oscar nominee Laura Linney discusses her latest film, The Savages.
Gina Nahai
Gina Nahai
Author discusses the differences in how Americans and Iranians deal with loss. (1:12)
A professor of creative writing at the University of Southern California, Gina Nahai is also a best-selling author, whose novels have been translated into 16 languages and are taught at universities and high schools nationwide. Her writing has also appeared in numerous publications, including the Chicago Tribune and The Jewish Journal. Nahai has lived in Iran and Switzerland and studied the politics of pre- and post-revolutionary Iran for the U.S. Defense Department. Caspian Rain is her fourth novel.
Laura Linney
Laura Linney
The daughter of a respected playwright, actress Laura Linney grew up in the theater. The native New Yorker graduated from Brown and Juilliard and then hit the boards, winning rave reviews. Linney's first film role was in Lorenzo's Oil, and she earned Oscar nods for her turns in You Can Count on Me and Kinsey. The Emmy-winning actress' TV appearances include lead roles in Tales of the City and More Tales of the City. Linney was recently honored by the American Film Institute and is next up in The Savages.