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True Grit Review, Arthur Miller Biography, Fig Leaf Discussion, Child Psychology

Presented by Matthew Sweet. The Coen brothers' remake of True Grit, a biography of Arthur Miller, 2,000 years of western art and ethics, the 'tiger mother' approach to parenting.

Matthew Sweet reviews the Coen Brothers much anticipated remake of the classic western True Grit starring Jeff Bridges in the role made famous by John Wayne.

Christopher Bigsby talks about the second part of his biography of playwright, Arthur Miller.

Writer and broadcaster Stephen Smith's new documentary Fig Leaf explores 2,000 years of western art and ethics. He and art critic Sarah Kent examine issues of censorship and taboo, and our contemporary appreciation of the naked body.

And child psychoanalyst Brett Kahr and Amy Chua, self styled 'Tiger Mother', discuss Amy Chua's uncompromising approach to motherhood which turned both her children into brilliant classical musicians.

Producer: Gavin Heard.

45 minutes

Last on

Wed 9 Feb 2011 21:15

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  • Wed 9 Feb 2011 21:15

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