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Saturday, Jul 11, 2009
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Have you ever watched a really depressing documentary because some reviewer called it a "devastating but ultimately hopeful story" or some such? Well, the HBO documentary "To Die in Jerusalem" (premieres 9 p.m. EDT) is heartbreaking and provocative, but like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict itself, it's not in the least bit hopeful. The documentary explores the deaths of two teenage girls -- 17-year-old Israeli Rachel Levy and her murderer, 18-year-old Palestinian suicide bomber Ayat al-Akhras. Levy's mother, Avigail Levy, wants to meet the mother of her daughter's killer face to face, but several attempts are made and thwarted. When the two finally do get a chance to talk, the discussion is so passionate and frustrating for both sides, it's hard to watch. Even so, "To Die in Jerusalem" affords an intensely personal and fascinating glimpse of the misunderstandings and challenges at the heart of this enduring conflict.
Those who remember last year's camping trip episode fondly won't want to miss tonight's "Grey's Anatomy," in which the Chief incites a men's night out (9 p.m. EDT on ABC). If you missed the classic "Who Knows Black People" quiz on "Chappelle's Show," it reruns tonight at 9 p.m. EDT on Comedy Central. Tonight's episode of Sundance's "Iconoclasts" (10 p.m. EDT) features Alicia Keys and actress Ruby Dee, and FLIX airs the 1996 movie "I Shot Andy Warhol," starring Lili Taylor, at 10 p.m. EDT.
Regis and KellyABC, 9 a.m. EDT | Jerry Seinfeld, Amanda Peet |
The ViewABC, 11 a.m. EDT | Ethan Hawke, the latest eliminated celebrity from "Dancing With the Stars," guest co-host Carrie Ann Inaba |
Ellen DeGeneresSyndicated, check local listings | Victoria Beckham, Steve Spangler |
Oprah WinfreySyndicated, check local listings | Dr. Oz |
Charlie RosePBS, check local listings | Mike Huckabee |
Larry KingCNN, 9 p.m. EDT | Jerry Seinfeld |
Jon StewartComedy Central, 11 p.m. EDT | Jerry Seinfeld |
Stephen ColbertComedy Central, 11:30 p.m. EDT | Walter Kirn |
David LettermanCBS, 11:30 p.m. EDT | Stupid Pet Tricks, Dr. Phil McGraw, Ryan Adams |
Jay LenoNBC, 11:35 p.m. EDT | Denzel Washington, Dave Salmoni, LeAnn Rimes |
Tavis SmileyPBS, check local listings | Anthony Hopkins |
Jimmy KimmelABC, 12:05 a.m. EDT | Jerry O'Connell, Common, Thurston Moore |
Conan O'BrienNBC, 12:35 a.m. EDT | Dane Cook, Emily Mortimer, Slash |
Craig FergusonCBS, 12:35 a.m. EDT | Anthony Hopkins, Barry Manilow |
Contributors: Megan Doll, Heather Havrilesky, Eryn Loeb, Amy Reiter
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