Congratulations to Alex Gibney, whose documentary Taxi to the Dark Side won the 2008 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. An in-depth look at the torture practices of the United States in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Guantanamo Bay, the film focuses on an innocent taxi driver who was tortured and killed in 2002. The film, a multiple award-winner, is an emotional, thought-provoking treatise on the American military.

Gibney, who had previously been nominated for an Oscar for Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room, speaks on the importance of asking questions and understanding the world around us. Contact your Keppler representative for more information on bringing his fascinating discussions to your campus.

	Alex Gibney Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker

Michael Ian Black, the comedian behind Stella and a popular VH1 commentator, will be appearing at schools across the Midwest during the first half of April. Available for a special rate, this is the perfect opportunity to bring Black to your campus. With his irreverent, instantly recognizable comedy, Black will be all the buzz. Contact your Keppler representative for more information!

	Michael Ian Black Pop Culture Commentator and Star of Wet Hot American Summer

Michael Showalter, one third of the comedy troupe Stella, was recently featured in a New York Times article hailing his wide-ranging career and influential sketch comedy. A breakout star alongside fellow comedian, Michael Ian Black, Showalter’s cult comedy blends academics with observational humor. The writer of the comedy hit Wet Hot American Summer, Showalter recently released his first album, Sandwiches and Cats.

Keeping busy with stand-up and college tours around the country, Showalter’s unique humor is more popular than ever. To read the Times article, please click here.

	Michael Showalter Comedic Filmmaker and Writer of Wet Hot American Summer

In a February 5th article for The Daily Voice (click here to read) former NBA star and best-selling author of Man in the Middle, John Amaechi, expressed his opinion on the major presidential candidates, outlining what each will do for the American LGBT community.

Emphasizing the importance of progress, he notes that change is a continuous process, and not just a singular goal to be achieved through elections. Demanding “equality without asterisks, without caveats,” Amaechi states that although he is undecided, he will vote for the person he believes will help change the US for the better.

A forthright speaker, Amaechi changes lives with each event. Undefined by labels, he opens minds with his candor and passion. For more information on bringing him to your campus, contact your Keppler representative.

	John Amaechi Former NBA Player and Best-Selling Author of Man in the Middle

Congratulations to Jeannette Walls on the continuing success of her book, The Glass Castle. Since it’s publication in March 2005, a massive two million books have been printed. The book has been in USA Today’s Top 150 for 110 weeks, and is still part of the top 50. The enthralling memoir has captivated readers around the world with its tale of personal resourcefulness in the face of incredible challenge.

Jeannette Walls and her compelling story are in high demand. She has limited availability in 2008 and is open for dates in 2009. Contact Keppler Speakers for more information!

	Jeannette Walls Best-Selling Author of The Glass Castle