E-mail a friendApril 29, 2008
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer-director David Mamet explains how he used his jujitsu training in his new film, Redbelt. Andrew Bridge, author of Hope's Boy, shares the emotional story of his mother's battle with schizophrenia and his experience in foster care.
David Mamet
David Mamet
Playwright-director explains how he used his jujitsu training in his new film "Redbelt." (5:13)
Full Interview. (10:42)
David Mamet is a prolific writer, whose work spurs both discussion and controversy. He first earned notice for his plays, winning a Pulitzer for Glengarry Glen Ross, which nabbed four Tonys. He's won acclaim for his screenplays, including The Verdict, Wag the Dog and Redbelt—which he directed—and has written children's books and three novels. He also created and exec produces CBS' The Unit. Mamet taught acting at his alma mater, Goddard College, and was a founding member of the Atlantic Theater Company.
Andrew Bridge
Andrew Bridge
"Hope's Boy" author shares the emotional story of his mother's battle with schizophrenia and his experience in foster care. Full interview. (12:11)
Andrew Bridge is an advocate for foster care children. He spent 11 years in the system before earning a scholarship to Wesleyan, becoming a Fulbright Scholar and graduating from Harvard Law School. He began his legal career representing children and went on to become exec director of L.A.'s Alliance for Children's Rights. His efforts led to the founding of the city's New Village Charter School—one of the first to focus on the needs of foster care children. Bridge's memoir, Hope's Boy, is a New York Times best seller.