Profile; Interview with George and Sonia Cullinen

Vermont Public Television · November 16, 2001

Three episodes of the series Profile. The first episode is an interview with author and environmentalist Bill McKibben. He talks about his books The End of Nature; Hope, Human and Wild; Hundred Dollar Holiday; Long Distance; and Maybe One. He also comments on sustainable energy, materialism, and population growth. The second episode is an interview with the Vermont Youth Orchestra's music director Troy Peters. He talks about the orchestra's activities and influences, music as a part of general education, and the evolution of his career. His orchestral piece "Cascade" is played. The third episode is an interview with filmmaker George Cullinen and artist Sonia Cullinen. They talk about their experiences growing up during the Great Depression and George's film "From Washington to Moscow." George shares a story from his service with the International Brigade during the Spanish Civil War. Sonia reflects on her brother, director and choreographer Jerome Robbins. In Progress: This content contains multiple assets, Profile is a local talk show that features in-depth conversations with authors, musicians, playwrights, and other cultural icons.