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New documentary highlights place where killers are heroes

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Indonesia went through a brutal civil war that killed many in the 1960s. The killers escaped punishment to this day, with many holding positions of power. A new documentary examines the killings — by talking about them with the killers themselves.

The Women Who Built the Bomb

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Bonus Track: Deconstructing Lucy

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Flying Blind

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Web Extra: Everybody Loves Lucy

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The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer

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A new film illuminates the celebrated and controversial life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb. David Grubin joins us to discuss the lessons 21st century America can learn from the trials and tribulations of this legend.

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