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- Frank Langella reflects on his long and distinguished career in film and on Broadway. The three-time Tony Award winner discusses his challenging portrayal of Richard Nixon in "Frost/Nixon" and many other roles. Langella's love for the process of filmmaking and his take on being able to trust the director's vision is revealed. Langella also reflects on how an actor learns to inhabit characters and transform roles from the stage and screen, applying them to life by discovering the rewards of doing the "things that frighten you rather than taking the easy road."
- Friends and colleagues reflect on the life and work of legendary New York Times journalist David Carr. Stephen Colbert, Lena Dunham, Tom Arnold, Gay Talese, Anthony Bourdain, Mary Karr, Jake Tapper and others look back at Carr's career and persona, paying tribute to the iconic writer who was "everybody's best friend".
- Journalist Ted Koppel goes "One on One" with Academy Award nominee Frank Langella in a memorable interview before a live audience. Langella, often referred to as the "actor's actor," reflects on his long and distinguished career in film and on Broadway and the fascinating personalities he's met along the way. Koppel's probing interview covers the three-time Tony Award winner's challenging portrayal of Richard Nixon in "Frost/Nixon" and many other roles. Langella's love for the process of filmmaking and his take on being able to trust the director's vision is revealed. Langella reflects on how an actor learns to inhabit characters, both famous and infamous. Also, how he transforms the actor's role from the stage and screen and applies it to life by discovering the rewards of doing the "things that frighten you rather than taking the easy road."
- Arthur Storch is the subject of an up-close-and personal look at his life as both an actor and director in "From Broadway to Syracuse: The Journey of Arthur Storch." In both film and television Storch had a long and distinguished acting career. On Broadway, Storch worked with some of the biggest names in the American Theater including Alan Alda, Anthony Quinn, Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Eli Wallach, Lee Grant and Diahann Carroll. He's also remembered as an insightful pioneer of the regional theater movement of the 1960s and '70s, putting Syracuse Stage on the map.
- George Saunders, one of the world's best short story writers, reflects on life, levity and the pursuit of his craft in this documentary. He's the author of The New York Times bestseller "Tenth of December," which was recently awarded the Story Prize and England's Folio Prize. His other books include the critically acclaimed collections "Pastoralia" and "CivilWarLand in Bad Decline"; a bestselling children's book; and an essay collection, "The Braindead Megaphone."
- Documentary explores the cultural and spiritual significance of the sport of Lacrosse to the people of the Onondaga Nation. Called the "Creator's Game" by the Onondagas, Lacrosse has its origins deep within the customs and beliefs of The Six Nations people. Interviews with players, tribal leaders and coaches help tell the story of the sport that has grown to span the world. The Onondaga Nation's involvement with feature film "Crooked Arrows" is also covered as well as its unique connection with Syracuse University through the Haudenosaunee Promise program.
