Great Writers Series: Salman Rushdie

One of the most acclaimed (and controversial) writers in recent history, Salman Rushdie is the focus of this insightful overview of his life and novels. Along with an analysis of the firestorm that erupted from the publication of "The Satanic Verses"(including a fatwa calling for Rushdie's death by Ayatollah Khomeini), the program also examines his Indian heritage, his education at the University of Cambridge and his early works. 45 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.