Less than a year after the September 11 attacks, Bruce Springsteen released his album “The Rising.” It was powerful and popular – and, it was full of hope. Today, New York Times film critic A.O. Scott joins us for a look back at this tribute to sacrifice and redemption. Plus: A live performance from jazz pianist and composer Geri Allen.
Bruce Springsteen's 'The Rising'
Bruce Springsteen released his album "The Rising" less than a year after the September 11 attacks. We look back at that powerful - and hopeful - album with New York Times film critic A.O. Scott.
In Studio: Geri Allen
Jazz pianist Geri Allen has a career that spans 30 years – from her formative jazz training in the Detroit public school system, to her involvement in the ‘80s “M-Base” Brooklyn jazz movement, to her acclaimed 2010 solo album "Flying Toward the Sound.” She joins us in studio for a live performance.
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