Award winning director meets a new 'Billy the Kid' "Billy the Kid" is a documentary that follows a few days in the life of Billy Price. He's a 15 year old boy living in a small town in Maine. He's bright and he's mouthy. But he's one of those kids who makes people nervous. He's got a troubled past, and he has what are politely known as 'behavioral' issues.
Director Jennifer Venditti is in Minneapolis to introduce the film.February 11, 2008
It's coming down to the wire for the college bound High school seniors are looking over college acceptance letters trying to find the best fit for next fall. For two Minnneapolis students, the personal touch made an impression.February 8, 2008
Martin McDonagh makes 'a black comedy about despair' Writer Martin McDonagh makes people laugh. He also leaves theater-goers feeling bad at what's making them chuckle. He's had a string of hit plays on Broadway. Now he's about to make a whole new audience uncomfortable as he hits U.S. screens with his debut feature film "In Bruges."February 8, 2008
Charles Baxter's new novel explores 'soul vampirism' Minneapolis writer Charles Baxter describes his new novel "The Soul Thief" as being about an extreme kind of identity theft which he calls "soul vampirism."February 7, 2008
Texan film director travels to Minnesota looking for votes It's not just the presidential contenders who are coming to Minnesota looking for votes.
Texas director Chris Eska is in Minneapolis to show his film "August Evening" to local moviemakers. Eska hopes the screening will bring in votes for his film which is nominated in two categories in this year's Independent Spirit Awards.January 29, 2008
Muslim leader remembered as uniter Members of the state's Muslim community will gather to remember Hesham Hussein. Hussein, 44, died this weekend in a crash while travelling in Saudi Arabia. Hussein worked closely with non-Muslim groups in an effort to foster strong relationships between people of different faiths.January 28, 2008