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James Franco on Dylan and Crane

Actor James Franco talks with Dorri Olds for The Jewish Daily Forward about acting, Bob Dylan and his movie The Broken Tower.

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Bob Marley

New Documentary About Bob Marley!

In the new movie, MARLEY, Viewers learn about Marley as both political force and as a flawed man who was father to 11 children with 7 women. Highlight: “One Love Peace Concert” footage during which Marley facilitates the joining of hands between two members of opposing parties in a political civil war in Jamaica.

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‘The Assault’ is a High Voltage Thriller Based on an Actual Hijacking

Movie: The Assault is a heart-pumping, terrifying ride based on a 48-hour hijacking by Islamic terrorists. Stars French actor Vincent Elbaz. Writers Simon Moutairou and Julien Leclercq.

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Hit So Hard: Hole’s Patty Schemel and her near-death rock odyssey

‘Hit So Hard’ is a drugumentary, er… rockumentary about the life and near-death of drummer Patty Schemel, a member of Nineties rock band, Hole.

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41st Annual Writing Conference: ASJA2012

Dorri Olds will be a panelist at Wielding the Power of Wordpress at the annual conference of the American Society of Journalists & Authors (ASJA). This is 2012’s bootcamp for writers. Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project will be this year’s luncheon speaker.

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Celebrity Magician Matt Wayne: Entertainer and Animal Advocate

Matt Wayne, aka Celebrity Magician, is not only a magic man but also an actor (2012’s movie, When the Devil Comes), producer (Off-Broadway’s, The Complete Performer), TV personality (CSI: NY, The Real Housewives of New York City) and advocate for animal charities.

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Karen Biehl & Eli the Celebrity Chihuahua

Karen Biehl and Eli the Celebrity Chihuahua are looking forward to spending 2012 helping animals in need. Upcoming event: Pre-Westminster Fashion Show on February 10th, 2012.

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CNN Makeup Artist & Hair Dresser

My guest appearance on CNN’s Dr. Drew show located at Columbus Circle, New York City. Essay in New York Times about seeing my rapist on Facebook.

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Interview on CNN’s Dr. Drew Show — Full Video Now Posted

CNN/HLN’s Dr. Drew interviewed Dorri Olds about her New York Times essay about teen trauma and seeing the boys (now men) on Facebook. Facebook suggested she friend one of the boys who ganged up on her when she was 13. She didn’t report it for fear of school bullying.

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A Mother’s Reaction to her Daughter’s Long Ago Teenage Rape Story

My Mom wrote: Dorri’s powerful and heartbreaking essay “Defriending My Rapist” published in The New York Times Opinionator: Townies. She was 13 when junior high school classmates gang attacked her.”

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