Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Doing Business in Africa, Saving Kodak and Indie Sci-Fi
Americans are clinging to the idea of an Africa that needs to be saved, not invested in. And we risk missing out on an economic boom if we don’t change that attitude. In a digital world, a group of high-profile filmmakers are stepping in to save film. The world of indie sci-fi film… and more.
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenToday on Press Play, African leaders are meeting with President Obama this week in Washington to talk about economic development and business opportunities. But most Americans still view the continent as a place to be saved, not invested in. And what does it mean to actually do business in Africa? Then, a group of high-profile filmmakers are banding together to help save Kodak’s motion picture film business. Next, a look at how the drought has affected the wine industry in California. And a new book details a caper in which one of the most sought-after wines in the world is taken hostage. Finally, we take a peek inside the character-driven world of independent science fiction films.
Banner Image: President Obama and four presidents from Africa, public domain, U.S. Government.
