As America marks its 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin and Steve Inskeep discuss films that capture the American experience, from 'Do The Right Thing' to 'Gran Torino'.

As America marks its 250th birthday, NPR's Michel Martin and Steve Inskeep discuss films that capture the American experience, from 'Do The Right Thing' to 'Gran Torino'.

After making E.T. and Close Encounters of the Third Kind years ago, Spielberg returns to the theme of extraterrestrials in his new film, Disclosure Day. Originally broadcast Nov. 9, 2022.

After making E.T. and Close Encounters of the Third Kind years ago, Spielberg returns to the theme of extraterrestrials in his new film, Disclosure Day. Originally broadcast Nov. 9, 2022.

They were the women's tennis champions of their generation. Now, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova open up about friendship, cancer and retirement in the documentary Chris & Martina: The Final Set.

(Image credit: Trevor Jones)

They were the women's tennis champions of their generation. Now, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova open up about friendship, cancer and retirement in the documentary Chris & Martina: The Final Set.

(Image credit: Trevor Jones)

From Saving Private Ryan to Apocalypse Now military movies have shaped how Americans think about war. NPR's Tom Bowman and Quil Lawrence talk about how Hollywood's view of the military has changed over time.