Sonstein Sessions

Last year, after 37 years with the FDNY, Dr. Kerry Kelly retired as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Kelly was there ‪on 9/11‬ and immediately realized the health fallout that would follow. She was the first to develop a baseline health exam for New York City firefighters, with yearly follow-ups. ‬
This medical detailing was instrumental in linking health issues to the ‪9/11‬ toxins, leading to the passage of the Zadroga Law, which provides health care and compensating for those ailing ‪from 9/11‬ illnesses. Dr. Kelly has been described to me as the Florence Nightingale of the FDNY. I am so honored to have her join me and ‪9/11‬ attorney Michael Barasch.

The documentary “Roll Red Roll” is now open at The ‪Film Forum‬. It centers on the first sexual assault detailed on social media, from plans to the aftermath. The victim was a Steubenville, Ohio high schooler at a party for a high school football team. Director Nancy Schwartzman joins to discuss.‬

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Last year, after 37 years with the FDNY, Dr. Kerry Kelly retired as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Kelly was there ‪on 9/11‬ and immediately realized the health fallout that would follow. She was the first to develop a baseline health exam for New York City firefighters, with yearly follow-ups. ‬
This medical detailing was instrumental in linking health issues to the ‪9/11‬ toxins, leading to the passage of the Zadroga Law, which provides health care and compensating for those ailing ‪from 9/11‬ illnesses. Dr. Kelly has been described to me as the Florence Nightingale of the FDNY. I am so honored to have her join me and ‪9/11‬ attorney Michael Barasch.

The documentary “Roll Red Roll” is now open at The ‪Film Forum‬. It centers on the first sexual assault detailed on social media, from plans to the aftermath. The victim was a Steubenville, Ohio high schooler at a party for a high school football team. Director Nancy Schwartzman joins to discuss.‬

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“Hotel Mumbai” is one of the best films so far this year. This thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Amazingly, it’s based on a real-life attack on Mumbai 11 years ago with 170 killed. The extraordinary heroism displayed by the staff of The Taj Hotel is beyond inspiring. I am proud to have first time director Anthony Maras join me.

As many of us know, dating in midlife is a challenge. Julianne Moore and John Turturro co-star in “Gloria Bell”, which is actually an English language remake of a Chilean film made 6 years ago, except this time it’s set in L.A. The issues sure haven’t changed in 9 years! Director Sebastian Lelio joins me. He won the “Best Foreign Language” Oscar last year for his brilliant “A Fantastic Woman”- a film about and starring a transgender woman.

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“Hotel Mumbai” is one of the best films so far this year. This thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Amazingly, it’s based on a real-life attack on Mumbai 11 years ago with 170 killed. The extraordinary heroism displayed by the staff of The Taj Hotel is beyond inspiring. I am proud to have first time director Anthony Maras join me.

As many of us know, dating in midlife is a challenge. Julianne Moore and John Turturro co-star in “Gloria Bell”, which is actually an English language remake of a Chilean film made 6 years ago, except this time it’s set in L.A. The issues sure haven’t changed in 9 years! Director Sebastian Lelio joins me. He won the “Best Foreign Language” Oscar last year for his brilliant “A Fantastic Woman”- a film about and starring a transgender woman.

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“The Mustang” getting rave reviews. It’s the first full-length film directed by Laure De Clermont-Tonnerre. It's centered on the real life program at a Nevada prison, which teams angry, violent inmates with wild mustangs. It’s such a beautiful film. Bruce Dern gives it some humor. Connie Britton is the prison psychiatrist and Matthias Schoenaerts (“‪Far From The Madding Crowd‬”) is amazing in the starring role. Robert Redford loved Laure’s script so much, he executive-produced.

“People” magazine’s sexiest man alive, Idris Elba, makes his directorial debut in “Yardie,” based on his favorite childhood book. Aml Ameen (“‪The Maze Runner‬” & ”The Butler”) stars and joins me in the studio.‬

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“The Mustang” getting rave reviews. It’s the first full-length film directed by Laure De Clermont-Tonnerre. It's centered on the real life program at a Nevada prison, which teams angry, violent inmates with wild mustangs. It’s such a beautiful film. Bruce Dern gives it some humor. Connie Britton is the prison psychiatrist and Matthias Schoenaerts (“‪Far From The Madding Crowd‬”) is amazing in the starring role. Robert Redford loved Laure’s script so much, he executive-produced.

“People” magazine’s sexiest man alive, Idris Elba, makes his directorial debut in “Yardie,” based on his favorite childhood book. Aml Ameen (“‪The Maze Runner‬” & ”The Butler”) stars and joins me in the studio.‬

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Laszlo Nemes directed one of my favorite movies of 2015 “Son Of Saul”, which was a game changer when it comes to movies about The Holocaust. His latest movie “Sunset,” set on the cusp of WW1, opens this weekend. Of course he was a history major in college!

Hani Furstenberg talks about the very first Kabbalah horror film I ever saw, “The Golem.” Hani grew up in Queens (and lives there now) but very reluctantly moved to Israel with her parents when she was 17. That’s where she first became a professional actress. Sometimes, what you think is the worst thing opens the door to your path in life.

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Laszlo Nemes directed one of my favorite movies of 2015 “Son Of Saul”, which was a game changer when it comes to movies about The Holocaust. His latest movie “Sunset,” set on the cusp of WW1, opens this weekend. Of course he was a history major in college!

Hani Furstenberg talks about the very first Kabbalah horror film I ever saw, “The Golem.” Hani grew up in Queens (and lives there now) but very reluctantly moved to Israel with her parents when she was 17. That’s where she first became a professional actress. Sometimes, what you think is the worst thing opens the door to your path in life.

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Dan Reed has directed documentaries about terror attacks in Paris & Mumbai but nothing has caused more controversy than his 2 part HBO doc, “Leaving Neverland.” ‪Michael Jackson‬’s estate is suing HBO for $100 million, trying to stop the ‪March 3rd‬ debut. Reed discusses his film with me, which has left audiences speechless. This was one of the most devastating docs I have ever seen. Explosive. A must-see. Decide for yourself if Jackson was guilty of sexually abusing children as young as 7.‬‬

17 year old Connor Hess lost his FDNY dad Robert to cancer caused by ‪9/11‬. Connor’s life was forever altered by the ‪tragedy. He tells his story ‪and how it’s affected him.

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Dan Reed has directed documentaries about terror attacks in Paris & Mumbai but nothing has caused more controversy than his 2 part HBO doc, “Leaving Neverland.” ‪Michael Jackson‬’s estate is suing HBO for $100 million, trying to stop the ‪March 3rd‬ debut. Reed discusses his film with me, which has left audiences speechless. This was one of the most devastating docs I have ever seen. Explosive. A must-see. Decide for yourself if Jackson was guilty of sexually abusing children as young as 7.‬‬

17 year old Connor Hess lost his FDNY dad Robert to cancer caused by ‪9/11‬. Connor’s life was forever altered by the ‪tragedy. He tells his story ‪and how it’s affected him.

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