Amanpour and Company

March 4, 2021

Rep. Ilhan Omar discusses security as the U.S. Captiol. Actress Mara Wilson reflects on how Hollywood and the media treat female child stars. Doctors Rhea Boyd and Joia Crear-Perry discuss “The Conversation: Between Us, About Us," a video series featuring Black doctors, nurses and scientists intended to provide credible information about vaccines.

Actress Mara Wilson on How Hollywood Treat Child Stars

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We recently discussed the New York Times documentary “Framing Britney Spears,” which exposed Spears' exploitation at the hands of media outlets. It’s an experience familiar to other female child stars – including Mara Wilson, a familiar face from 90s hits like “Matilda” and “Mrs. Doubtfire." The documentary prompted Wilson to write about her own experience.

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  • Rep. Ilhan Omar on Security at the U.S. Capitol: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Rep. Ilhan Omar on Security at the U.S. Capitol

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    Security has been stepped up outside the U.S. Capitol today, after intelligence revealed that a militia group might be plotting to breach the building yet again. The threat appears to be inspired by a false statement planted by QAnon that former President Trump will be re-inaugurated today. To discuss this and the Democrats’ legislative agenda, Christiane speaks with Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.

  • How to Fight Institutional Racism in Our Health Care System: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    How to Fight Institutional Racism in Our Health Care System

    S2021 E3177 - 18m 24s

    A new campaign out today on YouTube aims to remedy the fact that the Black community is both hardest hit by COVID-19 and least likely to get vaccinated. “The Conversation: Between Us, About Us” is a series featuring Black doctors, nurses and scientists providing credible information about the vaccine. Dr. Rhea Boyd co-developed the series, while Dr. Joia Crear-Perry is one of the doctors featured.

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