Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Paul Haggis has had an unparalleled run of film successes, from “Crash” to “Million Dollar Baby.” His latest film — the murder-mystery “In the Valley of Elah” — explores the human toll of war in Iraq. Haggis joins Kojo to discuss storytelling, film, and the challenges of dramatizing a war that’s still in progress.
Guests
- Paul Haggis Screenwriter, Producer and Director; his latest film is "In the Valley of Elah"
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