Amanpour and Company

December 6, 2019

Farnaz Fassihi joins Christiane Amanpour to examine crackdown against protestors in Iran. Péter Szijjártó discusses Hungary's role in NATO and the country's relationship with President Trump. Dread Scott explains his recreation of an 1811 slave rebellion. Christian Siriano tells Alison Stewart about some of his most iconic designs and why he’s happy to break the rules of fashion.

Farnaz Fassihi on Crackdown Against Protestors in Iran

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Well over 200 people have been killed in a brutal crackdown against protestors in Iran, according to Amnesty International, but the Trump administration claims the death toll could be over 1,000. Farnaz Fassihi has been closely documenting these unfolding events for the New York Times, and joins the program to discuss her findings.

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  • Dread Scott on His Recreation of an 1811 Slave Rebellion: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Dread Scott on His Recreation of an 1811 Slave Rebellion

    S2019 E2115 - 2m 47s

    Artist Dread Scott says “you can’t understand American society if you don’t understand slavery.” His latest work is a recreation of Louisiana’s German Coast uprising of 1811, the largest slave rebellion in the U.S. It involves over 500 people retracing the 26 mile route that was to lead them to freedom. Christiane speaks with Scott about the weight of the past for African Americans today.

  • Christian Siriano Breaks Down His Iconic Designs: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Christian Siriano Breaks Down His Iconic Designs

    S2019 E2115 - 16m 15s

    Christian Siriano is one of the United States' foremost fashion designers who is thriving at a time of major cutbacks in the industry. He’s best known for his breathtaking visual imagination and for championing body positivity and diversity, both on the runway and the red carpet. Alison sits down with Siriano to discuss some of his most iconic designs and why he’s happy to break the rules.

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