Atlanta, Georgia- As part of the Luminaries Series lecture on the campus of Emory University, Walter Mirisch spoke on his impact and experience in the golden era of Hollywood.  Centering on his book, I Thought We Were Making Movies, Not History, Mirisch introduced the screening of his classic hit, In the Heat of the Night.  This particular movie has shaped a large portion of his career.

Atlanta, Georgia- In a rare public performance, the real life star of the movie the Soloist Nathaniel Anthony Ayers, Jr. performed to a full house at the Carter Center on August 23.