WAMC's the Roundtable Broadcasts Live from the Berkshire International Film Festival

ALBANY, NY (06/03/2010)(readMedia)-- WAMC/Northeast Public Radio's flagship morning program, The Roundtable, will broadcast live from the Berkshire International Film Festival (BIFF) in Great Barrington, MA on Friday, June 4th between 9:00 a.m. and noon.

Alan Chartock, WAMC President says, "With the rebirth of summer, The Roundtable begins its ambitious schedule on the road. This is my favorite time of the year because we get to meet all our wonderful friends face to face."

Host Joe Donahue, Producer Sarah LaDuke, and WAMC President Alan Chartock will be speaking with scheduled guests: Actors Peter Riegert and Karen Allen; Atlétu filmmakers Davey Frankel and Rasselas Lakew; author and screenwriter Stephen Glantz; actor and BIFF Honoree Patricia Clarkson; Director of Patricia's latest movie, Cairo Time, Ruba Nadda; Michael Nash from the film Climate Refugees; poet Peter Kane Dufault and actor Chris Noth who will speak about the film memoir on Dufault, What I Meant to Tell You.

Joe Donahue, host of The Roundtable says, "We have broadcast live from BIFF for three of their five years. It is a tremendous treat for us to present such talent, originality and fun the festival provides. We again look forward to visiting with old friends (Karen Allen and Peter Reigert) and make new ones (Chris Noth and Patricia Clarkson.)"

The Roundtable blends news, arts, culture, and live music. Whether reporting the day's news, interviewing local and national authors, or chatting with fascinating people from around the corner and around the world, The Roundtable has something for everyone as it covers issues ranging from politics, arts, culture, history, the environment and everything in between.

WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts 24 hours a day with information and cultural programming from stations reaching parts of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming. WAMC is a member station of National Public Radio and is affiliated with Public Radio International and American Public Media. http://www.wamc.org/

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