Etan Boritzer
Etan Boritzer( born 1950) is an American writer of children ’s literature who is best known for his book" What is God?" first published in 1989.
His best selling" What is?" illustrated children's book series on character education and difficult subjects for children is a popular teaching guide for parents, teachers and child- life professionals.
Boritzer gained national critical acclaim after" What is God?" was published in 1989 although the book has caused controversy from religious fundamentalists for its universalist views.
The other current books in the" What is?" series include
What is Love?,
What is Death?,
What is Beautiful?,
What is Funny?,
What is Right?,
What is Peace?,
What is Money?,
What is Dreaming?,
What is a Friend?,
What is True?,
What is a Family?,
What is a Feeling?"
The series is now also translated into 15 languages.
Boritzer was first published in 1963 at the age of 13 when he wrote an essay in his English class at Wade Junior High School in the Bronx, New York on the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
His essay was included in a special anthology by New York City public school children compiled and published by the New York City Department of Education.
Boritzer now lives in Venice, California and maintains his publishing office there also.
He has helped numerous other authors to get published through" How to Get Your Book Published!" programs.
Boritzer is also a yoga teacher who teaches regular classes locally and guest- teaches nationally.
He is also recognized nationally as an erudite speaker on" The Teachings of the Buddha."
Peter Levin
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The Star Witness
The Star Witness is a 1931 American pre-Code crime drama film produced and distributed by Warner Bros. and directed by William A. Wellman.
The film stars Walter Huston, Frances Starr, Grant Mitchell, and Chic Sale.
"
The Star Witness" was nominated for an Academy Award at the 5th Academy Awards for Best Story.
A print is preserved by The Library of Congress.
John Donatich
John Donatich is the Director of Yale University Press.
David Heimbach
David M. Heimbach (September 29, 1938 – August 7, 2017) was an American surgeon and a professor emeritus of the University of Washington.
He gained notoriety as the "star witness" for the flame retardant industry.
In 2014 he surrendered his medical license after it became apparent that he fabricated testimony and presented himself as an unbiased scientist when, in fact, he was paid by the industry.
Michael Govan
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Prior to this, Govan worked as the director of the Dia Art Foundation in New York City.
Ian Barry (director)
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William A. Wellman
William Augustus Wellman (February 29, 1896 – December 9, 1975) was an American film director notable for his work in crime, adventure and action genre films, often focusing on aviation themes, a particular passion.
He also directed several well-regarded satirical comedies.
Beginning his film career as an actor, he went on to direct over 80 films, at times co-credited as producer and consultant.
In 1927, Wellman famously directed "Wings", which became the first film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture at the 1st Academy Awards ceremony.
He also won the Academy Award for Best Story for his film "A Star Is Born".
Dana Blankstein
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She is a film director, and an Israeli culture entrepreneur.
John Farrell (businessman)
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Question: What is the award that the director of film The Star Witness won?
Answer: Academy Award for Best Story