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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_029251.txt

The email discusses a film project that features interviews with various artists and public figures. The main concern is obtaining clearance to use footage from Woody Allen's interview. The writer mentions their team has already secured permissions from numerous other participants, including celebrities and politicians. They are seeking advice on how best to approach securing clearance for the Woody Allen footage.

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.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_028955.txt

The email from Lisa Ne to Jeffrey Epstein discusses the legal team's decision that they cannot use footage of Woody Allen for their online course on Modernism or a TV episode. However, she is grateful for the opportunity to tape with him and mentions other performers who have taped with her, including John Lithgow, Diane Paulus, Julie Taymor, Nas, Eve Ensler, Damian Woetzel, Kate Burton, Lil Buck Riley, Alfre Woodard, Herbie Hancock, Tony Kushner, Natalia Zukerman, Sally Field, Lena Dunham, and Yo Yo Ma. Lisa asks for Jeffrey's opinion on her chances of obtaining the necessary releases for their work.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023450.txt

This document lists various conversations about the emotional life and character development through poetry with people such as Jason Collins, Anne Marie Slaughter, Annette Bening, Yo-Yo Ma, Lena Dunham, Sarah Kay, Jay Parini, David Coleman, Woody Allen, Rafael Campo, Alfre Woodard, Rabbi Moshe Waldocks, Bill Clinton, Sonia Sanchez, Herbie Hancock, Katie Couric, Kate Burton, and others. These conversations will take place in different locations such as the Emily Dickinson Museum, Harvard Yard, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the Hauser Studio. The topics of discussion include love, trauma, self-esteem, healing, grief, obedience to parents, marriage, dreaming, disappointment, memory, inheritance, and more.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023202.txt

This email discusses a list of politicians and other notable figures that have been taped by the sender. The focus is on obtaining permission to use footage from these individuals in an online course. Key people mentioned include Bill Clinton, Al Gore, John McCain, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. The email also references Woody Allen's legal team and their decision not to allow the footage to be used.

HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_023198.txt

The document discusses a list of politicians and other figures that the sender has taped, including Bill Clinton, Al Gore, John McCain, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, Sir Mervyn King, former Sec of Treasury Larry Summers, Vice President Biden, Senator Mark Warner, Governor Jerry Brown, UN representative Samantha Power, former Sec of State Henry Kissinger, former Sec of State Condoleezza Rice, and several others. The sender also mentions that they have taped figures such as Frank Gehry, Katie Couric, David Brooks, Andrea Mitchell, Richard Dawkins, Peter Gallison, Head of the College Board David Coleman, Dean of Harvard Law School Martha Minow, and several poets laureate.