Fresh Air, Steven Shainberg and Suzy Arioli (Nonfiction‪)‬

Film director Steven Shainberg and jazz vocalist and snare drummer Suzy Arioli on this edition of Fresh Air. Steven Shainberg's made his second feature film, Secretary, a story of a young woman whose obsessive life is turned upside down when she enters a sadomasochistic relationship with her boss. The screenplay is based on a short story by Mary Gaitskill. The film stars Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader. Shainberg's first film was Hit Me, based on a novel by Jim Thompson. Previously Shainberg directed more than 20 TV commercials. The Suzy Arioli Swing Band featuring Jordan Officer first gained notice at the 1998 Montreal International Jazz Festival. The band's albums are the recent Pennies from Heaven and the debut It's Wonderful. Both are on the Justin Time label. (Broadcast Date: October 31, 2002)