Tom Lynch

Few writers boast a catalogue as daunting as Kushner's, and the Jewish playwright and author has had another monster year. The accolades for the film adaptation of his groundbreaking "Angels in America" rolled in heavy as the six-hour miniseries swept last month's Emmy Awards, with a screenwriting statue fresh for his trophy case. Rumors are flying that Kushner will venture into screenwriting again, working with Eric Roth on Steven Spielberg's upcoming historical drama, "Vengeance." The Nextbook Writers Series brings the Pulitzer Prize winner to the Harold Washington Library to discuss his Jewish upbringing and impact of the culture in his work.

Tony Kushner discusses his work on November 10 at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 South State, (312)747-4300, at 6pm. Free.

(2004-11-03)

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