Alex Haley was born in Ithaca, New York, on August 11, 1921, but was mostly raised in Tennessee, along with his parents and four siblings. His father worked as a professor at Alabama A&M University. He later attended college at Alcorn State University and Elizabeth City State College before dropping out to spend several years with the U.S. Coast Guard. After World War … [Read more...] about Literary South: Alex Haley
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Film Friday: Sleeping with the Enemy
A woman fakes her own death to get away from her controlling and abusive husband, but somehow he still is able to track her down. He comes after her in hopes of killing her once and for all. Julia Roberts and Patrick Bergin star in Sleeping with the Enemy. Specific scenes were filmed at Shell Island Resort Hotel in Wrightsville Beach, Presbyterian College in … [Read more...] about Film Friday: Sleeping with the Enemy
Film Friday: The Client
Based on the bestselling John Grisham novel, The Client tells of a young man who witnesses the suicide of a mafia lawyer. The district attorney tries to use him to bring down the mob, while his lawyer will go to great lengths to protect him. The film stars Tommy Lee Jones, Susan Sarandon, and the late Brad Renfro. Mary-Louise Parker, Anthony LaPaglia, and William H. Macy play … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Client
