Just kidding: in his next documentary, 'Hoop Dreams' producer Frederick Marx takes on a master of deceit
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Skaggs is the perpetrator of a number of hoaxes on unwitting TV journalists and interviewers, such as 'scalp transplant' surgeon, Native American Dr. Joseph Chenango. Skaggs defends his pranks as 'ethical lies' that don not really rob of cheat anyone but the gullible media.
Publication Name: Chicago
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0362-4595
Year: 1996
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Grill work
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Bogosian recognizes that his play, Griller,' is as risky as his previous play, 'Suburbia,' because it is about the American family. His topics invite comparison to playwriters such as Arthur Miller and Eugene O'Niel, yet also risk being viewed as trivial.
Publication Name: Chicago
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0362-4595
Year: 1998
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Calling Wells home; Ida B. Wells residents talk about "Public Housing," the new Frederick Wiseman documentary on their community
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The three residents of Ida B. Wells housing development on Chicago's east side believe Frederick Wiseman's portrayal of their community was not balanced. They agreed that the documentary showed too little of the positive aspects of their community.
Publication Name: Chicago
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0362-4595
Year: 1997
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