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HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029839.txt

In this email exchange, Leah Reis-Dennis is reaching out to Jeffrey for help in obtaining a release from Woody Allen for footage of a conversation between him and Lisa New. If the footage is released, it will be part of an initiative to bring poetry into English Language Arts classrooms around the world. The project has already featured interviews with several prominent figures including Bill Clinton, Al Gore, John McCain, and Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029253.txt

This document discusses a potential release of footage featuring Woody Allen discussing a poem by William Carlos Williams. It mentions that the footage will be used for a non-profit project called Verse Video Education, which aims to bring poetry into English Language Arts classrooms. The conversation with Woody Allen would be part of a larger initiative headed by Lisa New and Leah Reis-Dennis, who are seeking approval from him and possibly a lawyer before proceeding.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028958.txt

The document discusses a project related to a WA poetry release, which involves obtaining approval from Woody Allen for the use of his footage. The project is part of a larger initiative aimed at bringing poetry into mainstream English Language Arts classrooms and includes conversations with prominent figures such as Bill Clinton and Al Gore. The conversation would be part of a HarvardX online platform. The document also mentions Soon-Yi Previn, who expresses an open principle to the project but notes that the release would need to be reviewed by a lawyer.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028957.txt

The document is a message from Leah Reis-Dennis to Jeffrey regarding the release of footage featuring Woody Allen for Lisa New's non-profit organization, Verse Video Education. The message mentions that they have filmed conversations with various distinguished Americans on poetry and are looking into creating an initiative called Poetry in America, which includes an online course, television series, and online professional development courses for English Language Arts teachers and students. Leah Reis-Dennis is asking if Woody Allen might be open to releasing the footage or only certain parts of their project.